Brain implant better than meds for Parkinson's disease
People with Parkinson's disease who have a pacemaker-like device implanted in the brain spend an extra four-plus hours a day free of tremors and involuntary movements than they do on medication, ...
After M&A Boondoggles, Livanova Refocuses on Core Businesses
We anticipate Livanova can bring leverage down to the target range by 2027, which would put the firm's debt at levels typical of medtech firms. Interest coverage remains well within covenants, though, ...
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Carnegie Mellon researchers discover new minimally invasive method for deep brain stimulation to treat depression and other neural conditions
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Allegheny Health Network have developed a new method for deep brain stimulation. The technique, called “ DeepFocus ,” uses transnasal electrical ...
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Mount Sinai is first in the nation to perform deep brain stimulation implant as part of clinical trial for depression
Case marks the beginning of a multi-site pivotal trial to evaluate Abbott’s system for management of treatment-resistant ...
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Medtronic receives FDA approval for BrainSense Adaptive DBS technology
For the one million people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the United States, Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, proudly announces U.S. Food and Drug ...
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FDA Takes Action on Allergies, Diabetes, Parkinson’s, and Deadly Food Safety Scare—What You Need to Know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced several significant developments this week, spanning advancements ...
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Medtronic gets US FDA nod for the world’s first adaptive deep brain stimulation system for people with Parkinson’s disease
Medtronic gets US FDA nod for the world’s first adaptive deep brain stimulation system for people with Parkinson’s disease: Galway, Ireland Saturday, March 1, 2025, 09:00 Hrs ...