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Seed-sized injectable device wirelessly stimulates nerves for chronic pain

Clinical research partner on the study

Treating chronic pain with electrical nerve stimulation has meant surgery for decades. A surgeon opens the body, places leads on millimeter-scale nerves, and implants a battery pack under the skin. Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, working with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, have now shown a seed-sized device that goes in through a standard needle instead.

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