Magazine Article

Optical Systems Improve Nerve Stimulation

TBMG-12077

05/01/2006

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The stimulation of nerve tissue is a technique that is used in both research and clinical applications. Neuroscientists use nerve stimulation to study the fundamental principles of the nervous system and to research Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and nerve regeneration, among others. Medical professionals use nerve stimulation for everything from pain and depression management to brain mapping. Today’s stimulators use electrical current to stimulate nerves, resulting in significant limitations. Thanks to a novel optical stimulation technique pioneered by Vanderbilt University, Aculight has developed a compact, laser-based neural stimulator that overcomes these obstacles.

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"Optical Systems Improve Nerve Stimulation," Mobility Engineering, May 1, 2006.
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May 1, 2006
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TBMG-12077
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English