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Certain patients with obstructive sleep apnea who are deemed eligible candidates may be offered the hypoglossal nerve stimulator as an alternative. FDA-approved hypoglossal nerve neurostimulation is considered medically reasonable and necessary for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea when all of the following criteria are met: [4]
BrainPort is a technology whereby sensory information can be sent to one's brain through an electrode array which sits atop the tongue. [1] It was initially developed by Paul Bach-y-Rita as an aid to people's sense of balance, particularly of stroke victims. Bach-y-Rita founded Wicab in 1998. [2] [3] [4]
The first FDA approved complete single channel device was released in 1984. [25] In cochlear implants, the sound is picked up by a microphone and transmitted to the behind-the-ear external processor to be converted to the digital data.
While FDA approval is required for panels, wraps, lamps, and other forms of red light, there isn’t a good way to determine whether a product is strong enough to work before you buy it.
The Quell wearable device. Quell is a wearable device, manufactured by Neurometrix, that claims to offer relief from chronic pain without the use of drugs. [1] Quell is an FDA approved band worn on the calf and uses Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) technology.
The injectable drug, branded as Maxigesic IV, was approved as a post-operative drug in hospitals or when patients cannot take medicine orally. Maxigesic IV, a combination of paracetamol with ...
The original PEMF devices consisted of a Helmholtz coil which generated a magnetic field. The patient's body was placed inside the magnetic field to deliver treatment. Today, the majority of PEMF wellness devices resemble a typical yoga mat in dimensions but are slightly thicker to house several flat spiral coils to produce an even electromagnetic
The use of MDMA for treating PTSD is currently undergoing clinical trials and not yet approved by the FDA. However, MDMA has potential to be a promising treatment for PTSD because it decreases fear, increases wellbeing, increases sociability, increases trust, and creates and alert state of consciousness. [ 136 ]