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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Florida
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In Remembrance
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Florida
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Sensor Detects Levels of Brain Chemicals
FRIDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) -- A new wireless deep brain stimulation sensor that can monitor levels of brain chemicals has been developed by Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues.
The wireless instantaneous neurotransmitter concentration sensor (WINCS) is surgically implanted in the brain to provide real-time measurement of chemicals such as dopamine, glutamate and serotonin.
Monitoring levels of these chemicals may help neurosurgeons determine the best placement of stimulating electrodes during deep brain stimulation (DBS) and improve patient outcomes, the researchers said.
http://news.healingwell.com/index.php?p=news1&id=619304
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