The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has performed a one of a kind procedure in the Middle East, implanting an innovative smart device inside the brain to improve control over chronic neurological disorders, according to a KFSHRC press release.
The device detects abnormal electrical activity and delivers precise electrical impulses to affected areas—helping reduce symptoms, minimize reliance on medication, and improve patients' quality of life, autonomy, and health stability.
This innovation empowers patients to better manage neurological symptoms and potentially reduce medication doses by up to 50%, alleviating side effects and enhancing daily life, particularly for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and movement disorders, SPA reported.
The device’s built-in artificial intelligence instantly analyses brain signals to detect abnormal activity patterns and automatically responds by delivering targeted electrical stimulation to restore neural balance. This enables highly precise, adaptive treatment that adjusts to the patient’s condition in real time—without the need for continuous manual intervention by a medical team.
While the device begins to show benefits within the first few weeks after implantation, optimal outcomes require a fine-tuning period of one to three months, during which the electrical responses are calibrated based on real-time brain signals captured by the device.
The procedure uses minimally invasive techniques that take only three to five hours, avoiding large surgical incisions. This reduces recovery time, minimizes complications, and supports a quicker return to normal daily life.
"This achievement highlights KFSHRC’s ongoing progress in harnessing artificial intelligence and medical innovation to deliver high-precision, specialized care, meeting patient needs while shaping an advanced therapeutic model for the region and beyond," the release read.
