Neurology
Neurology
Neurology
Percept PC Deep Brain Neurostimulator with BrainSense Cleared in Europe
Medtronic obtained the European CE Mark for its Percept PC neurostimulator that uses smart feedback technology to deliver deep brain stimulation to treat Parkinson's and other neurologic diseases. The so-called BrainSense technology...
Neurology
InterStim Micro Neurostimulator and SureScan MRI Leads Cleared in Europe for Incontinence Control
Medtronic won EU regulatory clearance to introduce its InterStim Micro neurostimulator and InterStim SureScan MRI leads. The devices are used to deliver sacral neuromodulation therapy to treat overactive bladder (OAB), fecal incontinence, and...
Neurology
Bioness StimRouter Cleared in Europe to Treat Fecal Incontinence
Bioness, a Valencia, California firm, won European regulatory approval for its StimRouter neuromodulation system to treat fecal incontinence. Previously cleared in the EU as a tool for managing chronic pain and overactive bladder, the new...
Neurology
Robotic Trunk Support Device for Rehabilitation Post Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a robotic device that can help people with spinal cord injuries to improve their trunk control, allowing them to sit more stably and expand their range of motion when sitting. The device...
Neurology
Medtronic Stealth Autoguide System for Cranial Procedures FDA Cleared
The Stealth Autoguide, a cranial robotic platform from Medtronic, has just been cleared by the FDA. The system provides accurate and partially automatic positioning and advancing of instruments and tool guides when operating on the brain. It...
Neurology
Flexible Sensor to Help Diagnose and Treat Swallowing Disorders
Swallowing disorders can be debilitating, even causing nutritional deficiencies in some patients. They can also be difficult to diagnose and require the use of expensive equipment that is only found in select hospitals. Exercises can help those...
Neurology
Nanoparticles to Spot Vascular Calcification in Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis affects most of us by a certain age, and it is the underlying cause of most cardiovascular diseases. The condition results in arteries being coated with plaques and fatty deposits, as well as being chronically inflamed. While...
Neurology
Hopkins Engineers Create Smallest, Most Powerful Microendoscope
Some of the latest technologies for studying the brain allow scientists to see which neurons fire in response to different stimuli. While this capability is pretty remarkable, it requires scientists to be able to see into the parts of the brain...
Neurology
Aptar's Nasal Unidose Device Helps Stop Epileptic Seizures
AptarGroup, a company based outside of Chicago, Illinois, has announced that the FDA recently approved a medication (NAYZILAM (midazolam)) for treatment of acute repetitive epileptic seizures and that the company's Unidose Liquid System was...
Neurology
