Methods for identifying and targeting autonomic brain regions
US8257684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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