Medtronic plc received the greenlight from the U.S. FDA for its latest deep brain stimulation system, the Percept RC. The rechargeable neurostimulator includes the company’s sensing technology which captures data from brain signals and allows for more personalized therapy.
Transcranial direct current stimulation significantly improved cognitive function in a sham-controlled trial of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
The Barostim neuromodulation system is now indicated in NYHA class III or class II HF despite guideline-directed medical therapies, with LVEF ≤ 35% and NT-proBNP < 1600 pg/mL.