Tag: neurostimulation

E-meditation: how to take meditation practices into the future

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We live in a society plagued by burnout. Our hyper-connectivity, sustained through the pulse of WiFi, leaves little room for quiet. This constant stimulation can cause stress, which is a risk factor for a host of diseases, including diabetes, depression and heart disease. While meditation is touted to relieve the anxiety of the day-to-day struggle, Read more about E-meditation: how to take meditation practices into the future[…]

Microelectrodes optimized to enable a more energy efficient design for neurostimulation

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A cross-like shape helps the electrodes of implantable neurostimulation devices to deliver more charge to specific areas of the nervous system, possibly prolonging device life span, says research published in March in Nature Scientific Reports.  The shape, called “fractal,” would be particularly useful for stimulating smaller areas, such as deep brain structures or the retina, since Read more about Microelectrodes optimized to enable a more energy efficient design for neurostimulation[…]