Innovative electrodes to restore the sense of smell

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Scientists at the University of Massachusetts have invented electric electrodes that can restore the sense of smell to their patients and allow the brain to treat odors again, the Daily Mail reported.

According to the newspaper, the loss of smell can result from some simple medical conditions, which can be treated as a sinus obstruction or swelling.

"In more complex cases, the part that detects odors in the brain can be damaged by a head injury, a virus or aging, which could result in a complete loss of olfactory intelligence and it will not. There is currently no effective treatment, "the Daily Mail reported. A new study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts demonstrates the possibility of developing treatments. "

The innovation of the researchers stimulates the electrodes of the olfactory bulb, where odors are processed in the brain by placing electrodes in the nose.

"Our research shows that restoration of the sense of smell is possible and deserves further study," said Dr. Eric Holbrooke, Head of the Department of Rhinology. "The electrodes reinforced the sense of smell among the five participants in the study.

According to statistics, 5% of people lose their sense of smell.