Tech & industry

People with (MND) who can no longer communicate through speech or eye movement can now use the power of thought to indicate ‘yes’ or ‘no’ thanks to a new brainwave reader developed by Nottingham Trent University (NTU). The brainwave reader has been made affordable by using off-the-shelf parts and a novel artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm [...]

NR Times explores the latest advancements in neurotechnology. First trial of innovative stent for Treating Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Serenity Medical, a NeuroTechnology Investors (NTI) portfolio company, has announced the publication of The River Study: the first multicentre trial of a novel venous sinus stent for the treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH). The publication reports [...]

The PoNS Therapeutic Experience Program, which utilises an innovative device on the tongue, has shown significant improvements for gait rehabilitation in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Researchers say the results mark an important step forward in understanding the role of neuromodulation and neuroplasticity in gait function. PoNS therapy - short for Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator - uses [...]

Neuro Rehab Times explores some of the latest developments in the world of neurology and technology - from an exoskeleton for children arms to spinal cord stimulation to treat depression, and more. Spinal cord stimulation to treat depression A two-part clinical trial is testing the use of non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord as [...]

NR Times explores the latest developments in neurotechnology - from new rehab centres championing state-of-the-art neurotech to robot-led physiotherapy and more. Spinal cord stimulation targets key features of progressive neurodegenerative disease Spinal cord stimulation has been found to target the root cause of progressive loss of neural function in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA). The intervention [...]

The emerging field of digital therapeutics is transforming the world of neurology care for patients - from VR therapy for Parkinson’s to personalised care plans, and AI-driven diagnostics. Stephanie Price reports.  As the world traverses its switch from the analogue to the digital, the field of healthcare is harnessing the power of technology to improve [...]

NR Times explores the latest developments in the field of neurotechnology - from the funding of precision neurotechnologies that aim to transform the treatment of epilepsy to using the brain to fly drones.  Nerve stimulation technology for chronic pain trial completed Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for the treatment of chronic pain has completed a first-in-human [...]

An ultrasound technology that could stimulate the brain to improve mood and reduce depression is to be investigated in a new £6.5m NHS study. The Forest 1 device can interact with the whole brain with pinpoint accuracy unlike current technologies such as deep brain stimulation, which can only target a single area of the brain. [...]

The UK has launched a new Precision Neurotechnologies programme that will provide US$84.2m un funding over four years for projects that will explore and unlock cutting-edge brain-interfacing technologies. The economic burden of neurological disorders in the UK is roughly US$5.4bn. To address this issue, the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) ⎯ a UK government [...]

A new, fine-tuned brain-computer interface lets prosthetic limb users feel the shape and movement of objects moving over the "skin" of a bionic hand. In two new papers, researchers have described major progress on a technology designed to direct carefully timed electrical stimulation of the brain in order to recreate tactile feedback to give nuanced [...]