Nerve stimulation https://www.bioworld.com/rss en-us 9/11 first responders with PTSD may get help from vagus nerve stimulator http://www.bioworld.com/articles/511308 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/511308-9-11-first-responders-with-ptsd-may-get-help-from-vagus-nerve-stimulator Earbud device for VNS Feinstein Institutes’ researchers will be using a vagus nerve stimulator developed by Nēsos. Liver-focused ultrasound stimulation could reduce obesity and inflammation Scientific Reports, researchers demonstrated that nerve modulation with ultrasound in mice helped regulate neurons involved in food intake, glucose regulation and metabolism without negative side effects.]]> http://www.bioworld.com/articles/504561 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/504561-liver-focused-ultrasound-stimulation-could-reduce-obesity-and-inflammation Ultrasound set-up used in obesity and inflammation study Researchers demonstrated that ultrasound technology could be used as a noninvasive approach to treating obesity. Credit: The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Feinstein researchers develop method to activate specific fibers in vagus nerve http://www.bioworld.com/articles/498524 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/498524-feinstein-researchers-develop-method-to-activate-specific-fibers-in-vagus-nerve Illustration of vagus nerve, organs The vagus nerve regulates communication between the brain and major organs. Source: Biology dictionary. Sleep disorder company Nyxoah clears $100M in IPO http://www.bioworld.com/articles/497976 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/497976-sleep-disorder-company-nyxoah-clears-100m-in-ipo IPO puzzle pieces Bluewind Medical kicks off overactive bladder study with Renova Istim http://www.bioworld.com/articles/496672 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/496672-bluewind-medical-kicks-off-overactive-bladder-study-with-renova-istim Diagram illustrating Renova system components Renova Istim. Credit: Bluewind Medical Ltd. FDA greenlights Interstim Micro and Surescan MRI leads for bladder and bowel control http://www.bioworld.com/articles/496432 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/496432-fda-greenlights-interstim-micro-and-surescan-mri-leads-for-bladder-and-bowel-control Product images Interstim Micro, Interstim II, and Interstim Surescan MRI leads. Credit: Medtronic plc Setpoint to start U.S. pivotal trial for RA implant around year end http://www.bioworld.com/articles/496400 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/496400-setpoint-to-start-us-pivotal-trial-for-ra-implant-around-year-end Product image The bioelectronic platform consists of an implantable Microregulator, a wireless charging collar or band, and an Ipad-based prescription application. Credit: Setpoint Medical Corp. FDA grants emergency use of Gammacore for asthma in COVID-19 patients http://www.bioworld.com/articles/443569 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/443569-fda-grants-emergency-use-of-gammacore-for-asthma-in-covid-19-patients Man using Gammacore device on neck Gammacore Sapphire device. Credit: Electrocore Inc. FDA gives green light to Mainstay Medical’s Reactiv8 device http://www.bioworld.com/articles/435966 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/435966-fda-gives-green-light-to-mainstay-medicals-reactiv8-device Reactiv8 device on spine model Reactiv8 implantable neurostimulation device. Credit: Mainstay Medical Holdings plc Gtx Medical receives breakthrough device designation for implanted spinal stimulation system Nature.]]> http://www.bioworld.com/articles/435708 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/435708-gtx-medical-receives-breakthrough-device-designation-for-implanted-spinal-stimulation-system Components of the Go-2 system Go-2 Targeted Epidural Spinal Stimulation system. Credit: Gtx Medical BV Feinstein Institutes research demonstrates next step in bioelectronic medicine Scientific Reports.]]> http://www.bioworld.com/articles/435679 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/435679-feinstein-institutes-research-demonstrates-next-step-in-bioelectronic-medicine Bioelectronic medicine infographic The bioelectronic medicine model Axonics looks to expand reach with its r-SNM system http://www.bioworld.com/articles/434220 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/434220-axonics-looks-to-expand-reach-with-its-r-snm-system Axonics-r-snm-11-18.jpg r-SNM system. Credit: Axonics Modulation Technologies Inc. Livanova teams up with Verily on depression trial http://www.bioworld.com/articles/433374 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/433374-livanova-teams-up-with-verily-on-depression-trial 2-27-Livanova-Symmetry.png Symmetry vagus nerve stimulation system. Credit: Livanova plc Nevro shines following quarterly results, positive news on NSRBP study http://www.bioworld.com/articles/433333 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/433333-nevro-shines-following-quarterly-results-positive-news-on-nsrbp-study 2-26-Nevro-Omnia.png Omnia system. Credit: Nevro Corp. Micro-leads raises $10M to develop and test precision spinal cord stimulation http://www.bioworld.com/articles/431583 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/431583-micro-leads-raises-10m-to-develop-and-test-precision-spinal-cord-stimulation Medtronic files for FDA approval of Interstim Micro, Surescan MRI leads http://www.bioworld.com/articles/430289 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/430289-medtronic-files-for-fda-approval-of-interstim-micro-surescan-mri-leads Axonics looks to take on Medtronic after getting FDA nod for r-SNM system http://www.bioworld.com/articles/430241 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/430241-axonics-looks-to-take-on-medtronic-after-getting-fda-nod-for-r-snm-system