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3. Study: Experimental anorexia treatment with deep brain stimulation may provide lasting results
Researchers uncover another potential platform for deep brain stimulation, treating patients with chronic and treatment-resistant anorexia.
2. D+Vice Talk – March 7, 2013
In this episode we discuss new medical device tax discussions in Washington D.C., the FDA’s investigation into Intuitive Surgical, minor hiccups in Medtronic’s (NYSE:MDT) CoreValve clinical trial, Boston Scientific’s (NYSE:BSX) upcoming Watchman trial results, treating anorexia patients with deep brain stimulation and how to hack for healthcare.
1. Boston Scientific to present full safety results for Watchman heart implant
Boston Scientific has a change of heart, deciding to present all 3 co-primary safety and efficacy endpoints from the PREVAIL clinical trial of its Watchman stroke prevention implant.