Tag: Parkinson’s disease
Biogen Partnering with Apple for Cognitive Health Study Using Apple Watch and iPhone
Biogen, a medtech company based in Massachusetts, is partnering with Apple in a research study to investigate the role Apple Watch and iPhone could...
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Could Start Human Trials This Year
Elon Musk has announced that his brain-computer interface Neuralink is looking to accelerate its pace to enable human trials as soon as possible. Provided...
MIT Researchers Develop New Method of Stimulating Neurons
To manipulate neural cells, doctors and scientists routinely use two methods – electrical stimulation and chemical pharmaceuticals. However, these methods have their drawbacks. Chemicals...
Rice University Researchers Develop Magnet-Controlled Brain Implant
A team of Rice University engineers has developed the first-ever neural implant that can be both programmed and charged remotely with a magnetic field....
Wearables Should Replace Self-Reporting Diaries for Tracking Parkinson’s Symptom, Says New Study
According to a new study published in the journal npj Digital Medicine, wearable technology can be a better alternative to self-reporting diaries to track...
Abbott Secures FDA’s Expanded Indication for its Deep Brain Stimulation System for Parkinson’s Treatment
Abbott’s Infinity Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system has received an expanded clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to include targeting of...