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Study: Electrodes Implant in Brain Allows Paralyzed Patients to Walk

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Study: Electrodes Implant in Brain Allows Paralyzed Patients to Walk
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DEC 2024
Above: Gert-Jan Oskam during a press conference in Lausanne on May 23, 2023. Image copyright: FABRICE COFFRINI/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated DEC 2024

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Narrative A

This breakthrough represents a transformative moment in medical science, offering hope to millions affected by paralysis. This innovative approach combines AI with neuroscience to restore mobility, demonstrating the potential for complete wheelchair independence in the future. The successful outcomes prove that targeted brain stimulation can effectively bypass spinal injuries to ultimately restore movement.

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Narrative B

The experimental nature of this treatment raises significant concerns about its widespread applicability and accessibility. The procedure requires multiple invasive surgeries and extensive rehabilitation, while the long-term effects remain unknown. The technology's complexity and cost may limit its availability to most patients. This kind of AI technology in medicine demands greater vetting and further study is warranted.

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