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Tag: implantTargeting the Brain with Sound Waves Ultrasound might provide a new, noninvasive way to control brain activity. A new test measures music perception in cochlear-implant users. Plucking Cells out of the Bloodstream A new implantable device can extract stem cells for therapeutic transplant or program cancer cells to die. A fully implantable hearing aid is showing promise. An MIT spinoff is finally ready to begin testing smart implants for drug delivery and sensing. New artificial blood vessels could help a wider range of patients. Superdense arrays of electrodes will bring scientists closer to an artificial retina that approximates normal vision. Implant it convenient but doesn't work as well as external hearing aids. For millions with eye damage, a new artificial cornea could prove a safer, more effective treatment. Carbon nanotubes may help scientists create smarter implants. Is a fully implantable device worth the risks associated with the required surgery? Detecting the Danger Signs of Glaucoma A tiny implant that measures pressure in the eye could help monitor the disease. Making Deaf Ears Hear with Light A laser-based approach could make cochlear implants, which currently use electrical signals, more effective. Stopping seizures at their source may provide a more effective way to treat medication-resistant epilepsy. Brain Electrodes Help Treat Depression Studies suggest that deep brain stimulation could effectively treat depression. |
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