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Methods for identifying and targeting autonomic brain regions

US8257684B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2009
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/032
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods for identifying and targeting autonomic and autonomic-related brain regions. In one embodiment, a method of identifying a brain region in a patient comprises administering to the patient a targeting agent that activates or inhibits a brain region and imaging the brain region.

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