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What’s the Hype with Neuro? A Lesson in the Brain – With Hannah Claridge

In this episode, your host, Henry Norton, is joined by Hannah Claridge, the Head of Neurotechnology at TTP, to talk about the incredible advancements that are being made to treat neurological conditions. Hannah points out how complex the brain and nervous systems are, with both relying on intricate connections. She also explores the new technologies that are being developed to treat nervous disorders, such as spinal cord stimulation. She also compared neurotechnologies to pharmaceuticals, highlighting the parallels and differences in how they interact with the body. Hannah also suggested that neurotherapy will be key to the advancement of treatments for conditions like depression, due to their ability to provide targeted and long-term relief of symptoms. Cybersecurity is also a major concern for neurotechnology, as any malfunction or deliberate interference could have serious ramifications for patients.