Bioelectronics for Neurological Diseases: Interview with Will Rosellini, CEO of Nexeon
Nexeon Medsytems is a medical device company focused on providing innovative neurostimulation products for patients suffering from debilitating neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s and essential tremor. It was founded in 2005 with the goal of changing how innovative ideas in the medical device industry move from concept to reality, with a focus on creating solutions for clinicians in their pursuit of improving patient outcomes.
Medgadget had the opportunity to ask Will Rosellini, CEO of Nexeon, some questions about Nexeon, and their plans for the future.
Conn Hastings, Medgadget: Can you tell us a little abo...
Source: Medgadget - December 22, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive Neurology Neurosurgery Source Type: blogs
So I ’m a fellow now
I always “knew” that I was going to be the nice fellow. Partly because I’ve had some terrible experiences with fellows during residency (which I’m still salty about, by the way. I mean, listen, there is never a scenario where I, as an intern, am ‘deciding’ to consult you. The intern is just doing what they were damn well told) – but mostly because I figured I didn’t know anywhere near enough about pediatric neurology to be mean or even a wee bit testy.
… I was perhaps wrong.
This gradual realization reminds me of being an intern and “knowing” that I was goin...
Source: Action Potential - December 15, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Action Potential Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
So I ’ m a fellow now
I always “knew” that I was going to be the nice fellow. Partly because I’ve had some terrible experiences with fellows during residency (which I’m still salty about, by the way. I mean, listen, there is never a scenario where I, as an intern, am ‘deciding’ to consult you. The intern is just doing what they were damn well told) – but mostly because I figured I didn’t know anywhere near enough about pediatric neurology to be mean or even a wee bit testy.
… I was perhaps wrong.
This gradual realization reminds me of being an intern and “knowing” that I was goin...
Source: Action Potential - December 15, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Action Potential Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Do Fidget Spinners Cure ADHD?
By now, Fidget Spinners are collecting dust in bargain bins across America, marked down to $1.99 or 3 for $5. My local Walmart is selling them for $1 each! The fad hit America like a whirling tornado. In April and May, they were selling out faster than you could say “pet rock”. By June, dealers had palettes of them stacked to the ceiling. It was easy to see there’d be a glut. Now that they’re so cheap to get, are they worth it? Thetl;dr answer is“Yes”, but you can be forgiven for cocking an eyebrow of doubt.After all, most online ads for Fidget Spinners on Amazon.com read like this:Figit Spinner Han...
Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey - December 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ADHD Goodreads Source Type: blogs
LEVL Body Fat Breathalyzer: A Medgadget Review
Conclusion
The LEVL can be a helpful device if you’re looking to lose or maintain weight specifically with a ketogenic lifestyle. Over the couple of months we’ve used LEVL, it’s helped us see the effects of our eating habits, and we actually lost weight! But it’s definitely not the cheapest way to shed pounds. The device itself is expensive at $699, and there are additional maintenance costs, so it may not make for the best stocking stuffer. You’ll want to be fully committed to your diet and exercise plan before investing in a device like this. But if you are and can afford it, it’s an i...
Source: Medgadget - December 11, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Scott Jung Tags: Exclusive Medicine Sports Medicine Source Type: blogs
New EEG System Achieves Higher Signal Resolution Than Ever Before
Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new electroencephalography (EEG) system capable of recording brain signals at an unprecedented spatial resolution. The so-called “super-Nyquist density” EEG was compared to four different conventional “Nyquist density” EEGs when tried on 14 volunteers. The new system was able to record a lot more data from the visual cortex, and so revealed a lot more of what is going on inside the brain. The technology should have significant impact on neuroscience research, as it will help scientists understand the brain better, and also on a variety of med...
Source: Medgadget - December 7, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Editors Tags: Neurology Source Type: blogs
One Barely Noticed Settlement by Pfizer Suggests the Futility of Polite Protests about Health Policy
A few days ago we noticed just one more marcher in theparade of legal settlements. But it was once again a huge health care corporation, and it had aspects that demanded attention.Pfizer Makes $94 Million Settlement of Allegations of Fraud to Delay Generic CompetitionA tinyitem in Becker ' s Hospital News on November 28, 2017, stated:Pfizer will pay $94 million to resolve allegations that it used fraudulent patents to delay generic competition for its anti-inflammatory drug Celebrex.The lawsuit, brought by 32 direct purchasers of Celebrex in April and certified a class action lawsuit in August, claimed Pfizer attempt...
Source: Health Care Renewal - December 3, 2017 Category: Health Management Tags: adverse effects Celebrex deception impunity legal settlements Pfizer restraint of competition Source Type: blogs
Poor quality IVF treatment
I received this tearful email from a patient.I have a very sad medical history . I used to get extremely painful periods (I got my first periods at the age of around 14-15 years) where medical help was always required by me. The doctors in my home town could not understand the problem and we were completely relying on the best doctors of our city. I was treated for depression, epilepsy, abdominal TB, hormones, etc. etc. because they believed that my symptoms were similar to any of these ailments.After years of treatment but no relief (around 11 years of treatment with no solid diagnosis, no reports nothing), I got ma...
Source: Dr.Malpani's Blog - December 1, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: blogs
My Husband Outlived His Brain Tumor Prognosis by 12 Years: How His Experience Could Help John McCain and Others
In conclusion, I would never advise John McCain and his family, or any other GBM patient, as to which of these treatments—or which combination of treatments—they should use. I hope they will learn about all of them, and decide on their own which one or ones they would like to try. I would also encourage them to do their own research, or to hire a researcher with experience in finding sensible, science-based, cutting-edge treatments.
I am very worried that they will not know about these treatments, and others like them, and will just use the standard of care. That would be a shame. It might also be a death sentence.
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Source: HONEST MEDICINE: My Dream for the Future - November 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: JuliaS1573 at aol.com (Julia Schopick) Source Type: blogs
ADHD: Writer's Roadblock
Sometimes Writer’s Block is due to Road Work Ahead.I wish the roadblocks of life would announce themselves better. Then I could chart my detours in time to avoid them. Maybe they could have mechanized arms to wave at me, catching my attention as I rocket from Point A to Point B. Most roadblocks in life do give me advance warning. It’s the ones that family members throw up in my way that catch me off guard. It is as if they announce the upcoming construction by standing on the side of a road with a postcard filled with tiny hand scratchings that somewhat resemble English. They don’t even so much as nod the...
Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey - November 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ADHD Family Goodreads Writing Source Type: blogs
Canada Brings Automation to Healthcare: An Example For Governments to Follow
The Canadian government recognized the current challenges in their healthcare system alongside the rapid technological developments and their potential for changing medicine for good. Thus, a Senate Committee invited researchers, ethicists, entrepreneurs, and futurists like me to discuss the way forward. Recently, they published their findings containing actionable recommendations for the future. This is the way every responsible government should follow if they want to bring their healthcare system into the 21st century. I’m honored to have taken part in it.
Step One: Recognizing the state of play in healthcare
With...
Source: The Medical Futurist - November 9, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: nora Tags: Future of Medicine Healthcare Design 3d printing artificial intelligence digital digital health healthcare system Innovation robotics technology Source Type: blogs
A Connection Between the Zika Virus and Curing Brain Cancer?
Not long ago, Zika virus was dominating headlines. A new infection was hardly ever heard about before then, yet is now affecting hundreds of thousands of people in Latin America, causing disfiguration and microcephalia in new-born babies. Microcephalia is caused by severe delayed and abnormal development of the brain, resulting in the range of intellectual disability, dwarfism, poor motor functions and speech. With no cure or even preventive vaccination available, many women in the most affected regions were reportedly considering postponing any planned pregnancies.
The virus was actually discovered back in 1947 in Zika fo...
Source: World of Psychology - October 28, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Staff Tags: Brain and Behavior Brain Blogger Health-related Publishers Research brain cancer Delivery glioblastoma Immune System microcephalia Pregnancy Sexual Contact stem cells Zika virus Source Type: blogs
