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USC Engineers Unveil Game-Changing Wireless Pain Device

6/26/2025

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USC engineers have unveiled a groundbreaking wireless spinal device that harnesses ultrasound to adapt to pain levels instantly. This revolutionary implant, which monitors brain signals and provides customized electrical stimulation, promises to reduce opioid reliance for 51.6 million Americans, paving the way for a new era in personalized chronic pain management.

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USC engineers have unveiled a groundbreaking wireless spinal device that harnesses ultrasound to adapt to pain levels instantly. This revolutionary implant, which monitors brain signals and provides customized electrical stimulation, promises to reduce opioid reliance for 51.6 million Americans, paving the way for a new era in personalized chronic pain management.