TOH edition: Friday, 2 October 2026 · Health & Medicine
A path back to tasks tremors took away: an MIT class project has become an FDA-cleared wristband
Reported by MIT News
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Encora Therapeutics has received FDA clearance for a wristband that uses mechanical vibrations to help adults with essential tremor. Born in an MIT product-design class, the device has helped some patients perform tasks they say they had been unable to do for years.
A student idea has become a cleared treatment option that could help people with essential tremor regain everyday abilities.
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