LivaNova wins FDA nod for VNS therapy neurostim for young epilepsy patients – MassDevice stat : Massdevice

Last week, LivaNova said it won FDA approval for expanded MRI labeling for its Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy device, touting it as the only epilepsy device cleared by the FDA for MRI scans. VNS Therapy offers many of these patients a chance for improved seizure control and a better quality of life. The London-based company touted that with the clearance, its VNS Therapy system is the only FDA-approved device for drug-resistant epilepsy in the pediatric population. "Bringing VNS Therapy to children as young as age 4 in the U.S. is a huge opportunity to expand patient wellness and improve overall quality of life. "Epilepsy affects one in 26 Americans, and 35% of these patients fail to respond to medications.




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Stem cell therapy gives hope to patients with chronic illness

A new, innovative stem cell therapy happening in a Hattiesburg clinic is giving hope to patients with chronic inflammatory conditions. Todd's condition has completely changed thanks to stem cell therapy happening in Hattiesburg. "If an individual for some reason loses weight or starved, the fat cells are diminished, and the stem cells will often then naturally enter the circulatory system. Doctors at PRX Healthcare Restoration Centers and BrioMD developed the cell therapy that extracts a person's own stem cells from fluid, called lipoaspirate, found around fat cells, sends that fluid to its FDA registered lab to remove fat cells and concentrate stem cells, then infuses them back into the body. Leah said this therapy is the first treatment that's given her family hope.


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