Soft, bioresorbable coolers for reversible conduction block of peripheral nerves
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A Northwestern University-led team developed a biocompatible implant that uses targeted cooling to relieve pain on demand. The device, which can be controlled remotely, has the potential to provide an alternative to highly addictive medications.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Dissolving implantable device relieves pain without drugs Northwestern University · Jun 30, 2022 · first to report
- Miniature, implantable nerve coolers for targeted pain relief American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Jun 30, 2022
- Cooling away the pain: Pusan National University researchers develop bioresorbable, implantable device to block pain signals from peripheral nerves Pusan National University · Sep 6, 2022