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Methods and systems for reducing neural activity in an organ of a subject

US9993297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

DIGMA MEDICAL LTD. · IL

Inventors

Ilan Ben-Oren · Jerusalem, IL
Avia HERSCHKOVITZ · Rehovot, IL
Tamir Wolf · Palo Alto, US
Irit Yaniv · Ramat Gan, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 30, 2014
Grant date	Jun 12, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 2, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N2007/003
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides, according to some embodiments, methods and systems for selectively reducing, blocking or inhibiting at least part of the neural activity in an organ of a subject. In preferred embodiments, the method and system are used for selectively blocking at least part of the neural activity in a duodenum of a subject in need thereof. According to some embodiments, the selective blocking occurs through use of laser radiation. According to some embodiments, the selective blocking comprises causing damage to at least part of sensory nerves located within a target area while maintaining functional activity of tissue surrounding the sensory nerves. According to some embodiments, the sensory nerves include neurons configured to transmit signals triggered by food passing through the duodenum, such as, but not limited to, neurohormonal signals.

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