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Tobacco Treatment, Clean Touchscreen, Parrot Stepdads
Jul 17, 2024
Discover how brain stimulation may aid in quitting smoking, a new copper coating making touchscreens bacteria-free, and the heartwarming story of parrot stepdads adopting young ones.
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- Intermittent theta burst stimulation shows potential in aiding tobacco addiction treatment by targeting the medial prefrontal cortex.
- Transparent nanostructured copper coating on touchscreens effectively kills bacteria, enhancing device hygiene and durability.
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Brain Stimulation for Quitting Smoking
A new study explores intermittent theta burst stimulation (ITBS) as a method to reduce tobacco addiction. This non-invasive brain stimulation technique targets the medial prefrontal cortex of smokers attempting to quit. Results showed around 16% of participants stopped smoking with improved cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and mood changes, yet the placebo group also experienced similar effects, raising questions on the treatment's true efficacy.
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