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Swedish researchers have learned how to “grow” electrically conductive regions in tissue. The process involves injecting an enzyme-rich hydrogel into target tissues. The enzymes interact with molecules in the tissue and change the structure of the gel to make it conductive. The technique has potential application in areas as diverse as cardiac pacing to brain-computer interface development – all without the implanted electrodes that are used today and the physical limits they impose.

Symbyx Neuro uses a 12-minute cycle of red light therapy followed by 12 minutes of infrared light therapy. Improvement was seen across measures of facial expression, upper limb, walking, and tremor domains. Light therapy may reduce Parkinson’s symptoms by targeting mitochondria and/or the release of dopamine. It does not interfere with other Parkinson’s treatments.

On May 11th, the public health emergency that loosened some controls on telehealth and remote prescribing comes to an end. What will be the impact on telepsychiatry? Some of the flexibilities introduced by the Ryan Haught Act will continue, but others sunset, and practices will need to adjust.

The event will be held on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, TN, in the Grand Ballroom. Tennessee Oncology’s Stephen Schleicher, MD, and Larry Bilbrey will be your hosts for this one-night event, which will provide commentary on how cancer care has become more complicated over the last 15 years and how data is disrupting delivery today and in the future, from the private sector to tech companies.

The Nerivio device is worn on the arm and uses painless electrical stimulation to activate peripheral nerves, thereby inducing a conditioned pain modulation response. It is controlled by a smartphone app and is recommended to be used every other day for migraine prevention.

Exablate Neuro from Insightec targets and removes a tiny part of the globus pallidus using precision MRI-guided focused ultrasound. This reduces activity and motor symptoms like tremor and stiffness. During the procedure, patients are awake, allowing doctors to detect immediate effects and adjust as needed. There is no need for anesthesia or a hospital stay following the procedure. Exablate Neuro, unlike deep brain stimulation, does not require any surgical incisions or brain implants. Additionally, the technique reduces the risk of serious infection or brain bleeding.