People with chronic problems after falls and car crashes scored better on cognition tests after getting a brain implant, a new study found.
Tag: Implants
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Netanyahu Hospitalized for Heart Defect as Israel’s Turmoil Intensifies
Doctors said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “doing very well” after an unexpected heart procedure early Sunday. But the news only compounded the chaos over a government plan to limit judicial power.
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Brain and Spine Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Walk Naturally Again
In a new study, researchers describe a device that connects the intentions of a paralyzed patient to his physical movements.
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Chronic Pain Linked to Brain Signals in Orbitofrontal Cortex
A new study linked chronic pain to activity in the orbitofrontal cortex, an area involved in emotion regulation, self-evaluation and decision making.
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Elon Musk Hopes to Test a Brain Implant in Humans Next Year
The tech multibillionaire said his company, Neuralink, was seeking government approval to test his device in people, and predicted it could happen in six months. Others have been conducting similar tests for years, but no device has been marketed commercially.