The implant is placed in the brain and connected to a chest-mounted battery that resembles half a credit card. Loading is carried out through a belt worn over the chest area. Charging is faster than other neurostimulators on the market, resulting in a longer lifespan and avoiding the need for new replacement surgery for up to 15 years. As part of World Parkinson’s Day, the University of Porto’s Faculty of Science announced that researchers at the institution are working on a new drug that is “more effective and has fewer side effects.”
Author: Edgar Nascimento
Source: CM Jornal
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