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Today's episode is a unique one, and one that I think you will enjoy regarding neurofeedback; differentiating terminology and even misconceptions to make sense of a fascinating neuromodulation therapy. This episode features a resident expert in the field of neurofeedback, Dr. Giancarlo Licata.
Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30862532/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29432505/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34776024/
https://tnnfb.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwue6hBhBVEiwA9YTx8CxI0LW53amXrIaXUa-8Yqhg2yFk13TjOeg0TvU_Dk5gS6VLmsKknhoCZKgQAvD_BwE
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/transcranial-alternating-current-stimulation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/transcranial-direct-current-stimulation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13354-biofeedback
Apr 17, 2023
35 min

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Today's episode discusses all things spinal cord stimulation, including exciting industry updates, the perils of insurance approvals, and new research that sets to expand upon current SCS concepts.
Sources for the SOLIS Trial:
https://neuronewsinternational.com/boston-scientific-solis-rct-nans-2023/
https://anesthesiology.weill.cornell.edu/research/anesthesiology-clinical-trials/clinical-trials-directory/a-randomized-controlled-study-to
Sources for Eterna IPG:
https://www.neuromodulation.abbott/us/en/chronic-pain/how-neurostimulation-treats/eterna-scs-system.html
https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2022-12-19-Abbott-Launches-the-Worlds-Smallest-Implantable,-Rechargeable-Spinal-Cord-Stimulation-System-for-Chronic-Pain
Sources for Post-Stroke SCS:
https://neuronewsinternational.com/spinal-cord-stimulation-instantly-improves-arm-hand-mobility-stroke/
https://microtransponder.com/en-gb/stroke/physicians/stroke-technology
https://nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-stimulation-improves-arm-function-after-stroke-ststory23/
Mar 20, 2023
9 min

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Today's episode discusses the two unique neuromodulation approaches to treat patients battling chronic pain
Sources:
https://www.neurosurgery.columbia.edu/patient-care/treatments/peripheral-nerve-stimulation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpn2uQyAc_c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3tGS-HwyIc&t=22s
https://www.sprtherapeutics.com/sprint-pns-system/
https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/10.2217/pmt-2022-0005#:~:text=60%2Dday%20PNS%20treatment%20outcomes&text=At%20the%20end%20of%20the,subgroup%20(Figure%202A).
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05287373
https://nalumed.com/patients/peripheral-nerve-stimulator/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEdKnm7h5co&t=246s
Feb 19, 2023
10 min

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Today's episode discusses the two unique neuromodulation approaches to treat heart failure.
Sources :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmbw77fEDek&t=702s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUAZNNJRzoA
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32264716/
https://www.jacc.org/doi/abs/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.05.015
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5655601/
Jan 25, 2023
12 min

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Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31870766/
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2017.00339/full
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8359972/pdf/PAPR-21-680.pdf
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2788004
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/publication-of-two-year-evoke-double-blind-randomized-controlled-trial-results-in-jama-neurology-demonstrate-sustained-superiority-of-evoke-closed-loop-over-open-loop-spinal-cord-stimulation-301456813.html#:~:text=Significant%20findings%20of%20Evoke%20ECAP,84%25%20and%2050%25%2C%20respectively
https://www.saludamedical.com/us/evidence
For Gate Control Theory:
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Gate_Control_Theory_of_Pain#:~:text=The%20Gate%20Control%20Theory%20of,be%20let%20through%20or%20restricted.
Dec 23, 2022
9 min

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Sources:
https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/spinex-receives-fda-breakthrough-device-designation-for-scip/
https://spinalnewsinternational.com/spinex-demonstrates-novel-technology-to-treat-children-with-cerebral-palsy/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-33208-w
https://physicsworld.com/a/non-invasive-neuromodulation-improves-motor-function-in-children-with-cerebral-palsy/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cerebral-palsy/symptoms-causes/syc-20353999
Nov 21, 2022
6 min

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Sources for VNS:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4017164/
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17598-vagus-nerve-stimulation
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9781118346396.ch13#:~:text=Summary,levels%20in%20the%20brain%20stem.
Sources for RNS:
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/818699_2#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20important%20differences,epileptic%20foci%20in%20the%20brain.
https://www.neuropace.com/patients/neuropace-rns-system/
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05147571
https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/news/neuropaces-rns-system-trial/
Oct 31, 2022
5 min

Sources:
https://www.shepherd.org/patient-programs/spinal-cord-injury/levels-and-types
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spinal-cord-injury/symptoms-causes/syc-
20377890https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221004005827/en/ONWARD-Announces-Topline-Results-from-the-LIFT-Home-Study-Supporting-Safety-and-Feasibility-of-ARC-EX-Therapy-to-Treat-People-with-Spinal-Cord-Injury-at-Home
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02936453
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01663-5
Oct 10, 2022
6 min

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Sources:
SNT:
https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/home/topics/mood-disorders/depressive-disorder/fda-clears-saint-neuromodulation-system-for-major-depressive-disorder/
https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/news/magnus-saint-neuromodulation-system-fda/
https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/appi.ajp.2021.20101429
TACS:
https://www.lifespan.io/news/neuromodulation-improves-memory-in-older-adults/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-022-01132-3#Tab1
Business:
https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/09/05/2509762/0/en/Neuromodulation-Devices-Market-to-Hit-14-16-Billion-by-2030-Growing-at-a-CAGR-of-10-29.html
Sep 19, 2022
7 min

Sources for tDCS:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2022.849820/full
https://neuronewsinternational.com/randomised-data-support-use-of-tdcs-in-parkinsons-patients-with-pisa-syndrome/
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/specialty_areas/brain_stimulation/tdcs.html
Sources for SCS:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fda-approves-abbotts-new-spinal-cord-stimulation-device-provides-tailored-relief-to-multiple-pain-areas-and-adds-more-treatment-options-for-evolving-pain-conditions-301610549.html
https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/abbott-proclaims-fda-approval-neurostimulator-treat-pain-six-areas-once
Sources for BCI's:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future-brain/202208/first-human-us-implant-synchron-brain-computer-interface
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/brain-computer-interface
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2862632/#:~:text=The%20most%20common%20example%20of,without%20using%20conventional%20neuromuscular%20pathways.
Sep 2, 2022
5 min
