A headband-like device alleviates depression with electric current to brain

The Manila Times

A headband-like device alleviates depression with electric current to brain  Ceragem introduces the MindFit Neurowellness Enhancer, a headband-like device designed to help alleviate the symptoms of depression. MindFit, which is already approved as a Class III medical device for depression treatment in South Korea, works by emitting a weak electric current to stimulate brain activity, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional depression treatments. According to Ceragem’s CEO and President, Ki Won Lee, the device generates a low-level electric current—around two milliamps—which is applied to the forehead. This stimulation is directed at the brain. In South Korea, the device is priced at approximately $1,000. Ceragem is working on securing regulatory approval in other countries to expand the availability of the device internationally.   REUTERS / GERAGEM HANDOUT     Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe    Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net     Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #TheManilaTimes #tmtnews #ceragem #mindfitneurowellness

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00:00This is a class 3 approved medical device for depression treatment.

00:27So basically, this device generates very weak electric current.

00:31It's 2 milliampere.

00:33So by applying that weak current on top of your scalp,

00:3620 to 40 percent of that current reaches to your brain.

00:40That electric stimulation normalizes your brain functions.

00:44For example, in depressed patients, they have reduced brain activity.

00:51So you cannot control your emotions.

00:55This device can help normalize those kind of abnormal functions

01:01so that depressed patients can manage their excessive emotions.

01:18Actually, it's an approved medical device in South Korea.

01:22And we are targeting a price range like $1,000.

01:27And now we are working on regulatory processes in other countries.

01:32So you will see in other countries soon.

01:40And one of the concerns is that only 20 percent of the actual depressed patients are visiting hospitals.

01:49So it's very low accessibility rate.

01:56So hopefully we will not only provide this kind of new treatment solutions to the clinics,

02:04but also we hope we can provide some more accessible solutions out there.

02:19For more information visit www.osho.com

02:24OSHO is a registered Trademark of OSHO International Foundation

02:49For more information visit www.osho.com

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