Neural implants make a huge difference
Neural implants make a huge difference
A paralyzed man now can stand and walk with the help of a walker.
A woman with Parkinson’s Disease now finds her hands shake much less.
These are two success stories, examples of neural implants being used for paralysis, depression, and neurodegenerative diseases
Neural implants are remarkably thin, flexible devices that help the brain communicate with other body parts.
Some highlights:
• Much of the effort – via deep brain stimulators – is aimed at people with neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. For example, electrodes placed in the brain deliver impulses to reduce tremors in people who have Parkinson's.
• Researchers are seeking ways for neural implants to help people who are severely depressed or who suffer from dementia.
• A technique known as brain-computer interface can help people with spinal cord injuries by understanding their thoughts.
• People who have strokes or seizures may be helped by vagus nerve stimulators. These tools send electrical signals along the left vagus nerve to the brainstem, earning them the nickname “pacemakers for the brain.”
Artificial intelligence can accelerate breakthroughs in research.
These forward steps are incredibly expensive and time-consuming, but they offer new hope for many people whose health problems cost them pain and a damaged quality of life.
Learn more at towardshealthcare.com/insights/brain-implants-market
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