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ZigBee-based wireless neuro-stimulator for improving stroke recovery

  • Y. Yang*
  • , G. Kim
  • , H. Yun
  • , Y. Shin
  • , H. Kim
  • , M. Ryu
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
  • Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
  • Wonkwang University
  • Presbyterian Medical Center

Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference paperpeer-review

Abstract

Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability in the United States, leading to a serious demand for new interventions to improve the quality of life in stroke survivors. To this end, direct cortical stimulation using an epidural electrode has been reported with promising results in animal and human studies, showing the potential for enhancing the recovery in chronic stroke patients. For optimal results, doctors must be able to modify the stimulation pattern as frequently as needed over a period of time for a given patient. This study aims to develop a prototype of a telemedicine system to enhance stroke recovery by using a ZigBee-based wireless neuro-stimulator. Remote neuro-stimulation treatments was enabled via internet. The system also helps doctors to plan more personalized treatment by analyzing chronic records of the patients. The system can also be beneficial as a common platform for a wide range of brain diseases and clinical care for which electric stimulation is helpful.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
Subtitle of host publicationNeuroengineering, Neural Systems, Rehabilitation and Prosthetics
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages414-417
Number of pages4
Edition9
ISBN (Print)9783642038884
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering: Neuroengineering, Neural Systems, Rehabilitation and Prosthetics - Munich, Germany
Duration: 2009.09.72009.09.12

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Number9
Volume25
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

Conference

ConferenceWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering: Neuroengineering, Neural Systems, Rehabilitation and Prosthetics
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period09.09.709.09.12

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Electrical brain stimulation
  • Neural stimulation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Stroke recovery
  • ZigBee

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Engineering - Chemical
  • Biological Sciences

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