Inducing neurogenesis within a human brain
US8612006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for inducing neurogenesis within a human. An implantable signal generator is used to deliver high frequency stimulation to deep brain tissue elements. The implanted device delivers treatment therapy to the brain to thereby induce neurogenesis by the human. A sensor may be used to detect various symptoms of nervous system discovery. A microprocessor algorithm may then analyze the output from the sensor to regulate the stimulation and/or drug therapy delivered to the brain.
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