Simple Nerve Stimulation May Improve Sexual Response in Women

Treatment traditionally used for overactive bladder may offer new hope for women with sexual dysfunction Electrodes aren’t the first thing most people think of when it comes to achieving sexual arousal. But if the results of a pilot study done at the University of Michigan in September 2018 are any indication, that may soon change.… Continue reading Simple Nerve Stimulation May Improve Sexual Response in Women

The Best Choice for Cochlear Implants?

Cochlear implants that have electrodes designed without wire perform better than those with wires for long-term hearing preservation, a Mount Sinai researcher has reported in a first-of-its-kind study. The research also determined that the best surgical approach for cochlear implant procedures did not involve drilling into the bone around the ear. The results, published in… Continue reading The Best Choice for Cochlear Implants?

Non-Invasive Technique Can Help with Paralysis

Thanks to a new, non-invasive procedure that stimulates the spinal cord, five men who had been completely paralyzed were able to move their legs. It is believed to be the first time that voluntary leg movements have ever been relearned in completely paralyzed patients without surgery. “These findings tell us we have to look at… Continue reading Non-Invasive Technique Can Help with Paralysis