Ultrasonic Brain Treatment May Reverse Memory Loss–and Even Prevent Alzheimer's
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- Scientists are exploring the use of extremely low-frequency and low-intensity electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) to treat dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Microtubules, protein structures in neurons, may store memories and are linked to Alzheimer's when they disintegrate, releasing tau proteins that form neurofibrillary tangles.
- Traditional treatments targeting amyloid plaques have been costly and ineffective, with drugs like Kisunla and Leqembi costing tens of thousands annually.
- ELF-EMF treatments show promise in reversing microtubule-tau disintegration and improving cognition and memory in early studies.
- A $150 ultrasound device, like the USPro2000, could offer a cheap and effective alternative for brain stimulation, though funding for trials is scarce.
- Stuart Hameroff and collaborators are working on legal and ethical ways to test these treatments, including 'ultrasonic brain massage.'
- Dementia affects 55 million people globally, costing economies $1.3 trillion annually, with informal caregivers providing significant unpaid support.