Ultrasound ‘helmet’ could treat Parkinson’s non-invasively, study shows
by Ivana Drobnjak O'Brien from Science | The Guardian on (#6ZT8S)
Device could replace deep brain stimulation and may also help with Tourette syndrome, Alzheimer's and depression
An ultrasound helmet" offers potential new ways for treating neurological conditions without surgery or other invasive procedures, a study has shown.
The device can target brain regions 1,000 times smaller than ultrasound can, and could replace existing approaches such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) in treating Parkinson's disease. It also holds potential for conditions such as depression, Tourette syndrome, chronic pain, Alzheimer's and addiction.
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