Small appliances help control chronic pain

Australian scientists on Dec. 13 say they are studying a super-small device that promises great efficacy in treating chronic pain.

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Sensor and subcutaneous implant - INS2 consists of a smart chip attached to a compatible device that is smaller than the match. This is a big step forward in the application technology.

The technology for treating chronic pain has been applied by the biomedical, electronic and mechanical experts of the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICTA) in Sydney for the use of software and textile technology. developed in the last two years.

" This new NICTA device will be much smaller than any other device, and it can be placed close to the backbone, making it easier to implant under the skin, " said John Parker, Ph.D. Increased reliability due to shorter connection distances . '

" The device will also be able to measure the signals that nerves receive, allowing it to easily adjust to different levels of chronic pain. '

According to Dr. Parker, this technology not only treats chronic pain, nerve damage but also relieves migraines, enhances shake control by Parkinson's disease and seizures. of epilepsy.

This device has a microprocessor-based microprocessor. This battery is wirelessly charged. NICTA is planning to test this device on patients in 2011.