Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS)

  • 1 September 2025

Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) involve the application of energy forces such as electromagnetic or electrical stimulation to the scalp to alter the activity of neurons in targeted brain regions.

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AI-Driven Models Help Personalize Deep Brain Stimulation to Improve Walking in Parkinson’s

  • August 05, 2025

August 5, 2025 - Researchers from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) used mathematical models and AI to predict personalized deep brain stimulation (DBS) settings that improved gait in people with Parkinson’s disease. The study showcased that tailoring DBS based on individual brain activity could improve walking performance, pointing toward more effective, individualized therapies. (Source: Parkinson's News Today)

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FDA Approves Vagus Nerve Stimulator for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

  • July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025 - The FDA has approved a vagus nerve stimulation device developed by SetPoint Medical for treating moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis in patients unresponsive to biologic or targeted synthetic DMARDs. Implanted in the neck and activated for one minute daily, the device showed clinical benefits in a year-long trial, with plans for U.S. commercialization beginning in select US cities in late 2025. (Source: Medscape)

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