Arthritis' Bio-electric treatment
E-signaling patterns of nervous system are modulated during treatment to reduce rheumatoid arthritis
(Web Desk) - A recent article in IEEE Spectrum has highlighted the potential of bio-electronic medication to enhance lives by discussing a novel approach to treating arthritis without the need of drugs.
In order to reduce the pain and inflammation brought on by rheumatoid arthritis the electrical signaling patterns of the nervous system are modulated during treatment.
The primary pathway for brain-body communication and the splenic nerve is connected to an implanted nerve stimulator beneath the skin.
Early iterations of the device were a little clumsy so ‘Setpoint Medical’ redesigned it to fit in the neck as opposed to the chest. The neuro-stimulator was reduced to peanut size, silicone-encased and equipped with electrodes and a wirelessly recharged battery.
In 2018 a short trial demonstrated the device s safety and a second bigger research is examining its effectiveness. Trials for additional autoimmune disorders may follow if all goes according to plan.
