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USC, UCLA Develop AI Device for Pain Relief

7/5/2025

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A groundbreaking wireless device created by researchers at USC and UCLA harnesses AI to interpret pain levels from brain activity, paving the way for tailored spinal cord stimulation in chronic pain relief. This revolutionary method presents a safe, drug-free alternative to opioids, achieving an impressive 94.8% accuracy in pain classification during tests on lab rats.

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A groundbreaking wireless device created by researchers at USC and UCLA harnesses AI to interpret pain levels from brain activity, paving the way for tailored spinal cord stimulation in chronic pain relief. This revolutionary method presents a safe, drug-free alternative to opioids, achieving an impressive 94.8% accuracy in pain classification during tests on lab rats.