Category: Arthritis

  • Implant stimulates vagus nerve, relieves arthritis pain

    Implant stimulates vagus nerve, relieves arthritis pain

    Academic Medical Center scientists have implanted tiny pacemaker-like devices in the necks of 20 patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis,  reducing joint pain with out drugs.  The trial was led by Professor Paul-Peter Tak. The implant stimulates the vagus nerve, which connects the brain to major organs, and is responsible for automatic body functions. Spleen activity was reduced after…

  • Haptic hand monitors joint mobility

    http://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/item/30530-a-helping-hand-for-med-tech/ Ireland’s Tyndall National Institute’s “haptic hand” sensorized glove collects hand movement data to assist doctors’ understanding of arthritis patient mobility. Sensors built into the glove will provide 3-D simulations of joint movement and information on hand stiffness. The glove could potentially also be used to track hand movements in other applications, such as stroke rehab…