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Methods and systems for management of alzheimer's disease

US7640062B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2005
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3787
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is provided for treating Alzheimer's disease (AD). The method includes stimulating a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) of a subject so that the concentration of a substance in a brain of the subject changes.

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