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A New Approach to Treating Alzheimer's
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A New Approach to Treating Alzheimer's
Electrodes implanted in the brain show promise in early trials
Earlier this year, neurosurgeon Andres Lozano published a startling finding. He was testing deep-brain stimulation, in which electrical current is delivered directly to the brain, as a treatment for obesity. The patient's weight showed little change, but his memory improved significantly. Lozano has now formed a company to commercialize the technique as an Alzheimer's therapy, and he's testing it in six patients in the early stages of the disease.
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