Neuromod Nerds

Want to be on the show or have questions? Email Me! [email protected] 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

Want to be on the show or have questions? Email Me! [email protected] 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/

Want to be on the show or have questions? Email Me! [email protected] 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

Want to be on the show or have questions? Email Me! [email protected] 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/

Want to be on the show or have questions? Email Me! [email protected] 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.

Want to be on the show or have questions? Email Me! [email protected] 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

Want to be on the show or have questions? Email Me! [email protected] 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/

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

Want to be on the show? Email me! [email protected]  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

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.