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A West Virginia hospital just performed its first implantation of a nickel-sized device that helps patients with overactive bladder regain control of their lives. The quick procedure can be done in a doctor's office with just local anesthesia.
A Tennessee hospital now offers a new treatment that helps patients with urge urinary incontinence regain control through a tiny device implanted near the ankle. The one-time outpatient procedure could help millions who haven't found relief from medications.
A groundbreaking Chinese study involving 1,200 people has discovered concrete connections between gut bacteria and psychiatric disorders, potentially revolutionizing how doctors diagnose and treat conditions like depression and schizophrenia. The research reveals that changes in gut microbiome directly correlate with symptom severity and cognitive performance.
A quick, personalized brain stimulation therapy is now available in Arkansas for people whose depression hasn't responded to medication or counseling. The FDA-approved SAINT system at UAMS takes just five days and helps restore normal brain function.
A headset that uses gentle electrical pulses to treat depression just won FDA approval for home use. The device offers a medication-free option for millions struggling with mental health.
For the first time, Americans can treat depression at home using a headset that gently stimulates the brain with electricity. The FDA's approval of this medication-free approach marks a major shift in mental health care.
For the first time, Americans with depression can use a prescription brain-stimulation device at home, marking a breakthrough for the 7 million people who don't respond to traditional medication. The FDA-approved headset delivers gentle electrical currents to restore healthier brain activity in just 30 minutes a day.
Researchers discovered that cancer-related weight loss stems from disrupted brain-liver communication, not just inflammation. This breakthrough could lead to reversible treatments that save lives.
A new 10-minute therapy is helping stroke survivors avoid feeding tubes and return home faster. Bronson Methodist Hospital became the first in Michigan to offer this breakthrough treatment in April.
Groundbreaking therapies are transforming life for migraine patients worldwide, from nerve-zapping devices to targeted medications. After decades of limited options, those suffering from this debilitating condition finally have real relief within reach.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have created a detailed map of a deep brain region that could help doctors precisely target therapies for people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The discovery shows that brain areas just 3 millimeters apart connect to completely different networks, providing a blueprint for more effective treatment.
A simple earpiece could prevent devastating brain damage after hemorrhagic strokes by calming dangerous inflammation. The FDA just gave it breakthrough status to speed it to patients who desperately need it.
Revolutionary new treatments are transforming life for the billion people worldwide who suffer from migraine. From nerve-stimulating devices to breakthrough medications, patients finally have real options after decades of limited relief.
A breakthrough treatment using quick magnetic pulses helped young children with autism improve their social skills in just five days. The child-friendly therapy takes only minutes instead of hours, making it accessible to kids who struggle to sit still.