Neurological
-
Neurological | Surgical
Microbot Medical's Self-Cleaning Shunt Wins European Commission Grant
Non-dilutive grant strengthens balance sheet for further milestone achievements.GlobeNewswire 04.12.18
-
Electronics | Materials | Neurological | Patient Monitoring
Thin, Flexible Polymers Record 'Conversations' Deeper in the Brain
Flexible polymer-based materials for use in microelectrode arrays also record activity with less injury risk.University of Southern California 04.12.18
-
Neurological
Engineers Build Smallest Volume, Most Efficient Wireless Neurostimulator
'StimDust' may one day be used to treat diseases such as heart irregularities, chronic pain, asthma, or epilepsy.University of California - Berkeley 04.11.18
-
Neurological | Surgical
Medtronic Launches MRI-Guided Laser Ablation System for Brain Surgery in Europe
Visualase gives neurosurgeons another minimally invasive option to precisely target and treat small areas of brain tissue.GlobeNewswire 04.11.18
-
Diagnostics | Neurological
Jan Medical Partners with U.S. Army for Investigational Concussion Diagnosis Device
The BrainPulse device was evaluated by US Army Medical Materiel Agency.Business Wire 04.10.18
-
Neurological
Medtronic Begins Renal Denervation Pivotal Trial for Hypertension Treatment
Renal denervation is a minimally invasive procedure to regulate the activity of nerves that lead to and from the kidney.GlobeNewswire 04.09.18
-
Diagnostics | Neurological
New Blood Test Can Help Identify People at Risk for Developing Alzheimer's
The blood test measures relative amounts of a pathological and a healthy form of amyloid-β.EMBO 04.06.18
-
Cardiovascular | Digital Health | Neurological | Patient Monitoring | Software & IT
Oxford Spinout Brainomix Secures Investment to Tackle Strokes with AI
The medical imaging company uses artificial intelligence (AI) for the fast diagnosis and treatment of stroke victims.University of Oxford 04.03.18
-
Cardiovascular | Neurological | Surgical
FDA Approves Gore's Septal Occluder to Prevent Recurrent Ischemic Stroke
Gore REDUCE Clinical Study demonstrated 77 percent relative reduction in recurrent ischemic stroke.PR Newswire 04.03.18
-
Neurological
Noninvasive Stimulation Device Can Help Prevent Migraine Attacks
Single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation is a new way to prevent migraine attacks.Videos Mayo Clinic
-
Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Neurological
Head-Worn Device Spots Severe Stroke in Seconds with 92 Percent Accuracy
A new device worn like a visor can help emergency medical personnel detect a stroke requiring comprehensive care.Medical University of South Carolina 03.27.18
-
Neurological | Surgical
Monteris Medical NeuroBlate System Recalled Over Unexpected Laser Delivery Probe Heating
In some cases, the Laser Delivery Probes interacted with the MRI used to visualize catheter position, heating the probe.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 03.23.18
-
Neurological | Patient Monitoring
New Brain Scanner Lets Patients Move Freely for the First Time
A new head-worn MEG scanner has the potential to revolutionize the world of human brain imaging.Videos Wellcome Trust
-
Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Neurological | Surgical | Tubing & Extrusion
Paving the Way for Smaller, Catheter-Based Procedures
Joe Rowan, president & CEO for USA and Europe of Junkosha Inc. discusses trends, challenges, and the future of his industry.Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.16.18
-
Neurological
The Development of New Medtech Markets Through Neurostimulation
The number of new disease states that can be addressed with implantable neurostimulation devices continues to grow. The most common currently indicated use for these technologies is for the treatment of chronic pain—an enormous market tha…Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 03.15.18
-
Neurological | Patient Monitoring
FDA Clears CereMetrix’s Neuroimaging Analytics and Clinical Workflow Platform
Advanced neuroimaging capabilities automatically pinpoint and quantifies brain function down to the voxel level.Business Wire 03.14.18
-
Neurological | Surgical
Smartphone-Assisted Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
In this study, surgeons attached a fully charged smartphone (iPhone models 4, 5, and 6) to the front of a neuroendoscope.Journal of Neurosurgery 03.13.18
-
Diagnostics | Neurological
FDA Clears Neuro Kinetics' Clinical Eye-Tracking Headset
I-Portal Portable Assessment System (I-PAS) device, helps conduct oculomotor and vestibular tests.Neuro Kinetics Inc. 03.08.18
-
Neurological
Brain Implant for Some Blind People Shows Benefits of FDA’s Breakthrough Device Program
Since the Cures Act was passed, CDRH has granted 54 devices breakthrough status.Malvina Eydelman, M.D., Director, Division of Ophthalmic, and Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices, Office of Device Evaluation, Center for Devices and Radiological Health 02.28.18
-
Diagnostics | Neurological
Shedding a Tear May Help Diagnose Parkinson's Disease
Researchers found differences in levels of a particular protein in tears of people with Parkinson's compared to controls.PR Newswire 02.23.18
