A novel device which mimics the functions of a pacemaker has been developed for the stomach, in order to help reduce appetite.
Medtronic's First MRI-safe Pacemaker Gets FDA Approval
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first pacemaker system -- produced by medical device giant Medtronic Inc.
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first pacemaker system -- produced by medical device giant Medtronic Inc.
According to an account from a participant in the study, the pacemaker helped reduce his appetite by 50%.
Only time will prove the worthiness of this device.
Bulimia Misdiagnosis Leads to Stomach Pacemaker
A 14-year old girl who was misdiagnosed with bulimia is now able to eat after being fitted with a stomach pacemaker.
A 14-year old girl who was misdiagnosed with bulimia is now able to eat after being fitted with a stomach pacemaker.
Boffins Recommend Brain Pacemakers To Battle Depression
Brain pacemakers are already being used to treat Parkinson's disease patients. Now, a new study has suggested that this deep brain stimulation technique could effectively
Brain pacemakers are already being used to treat Parkinson's disease patients. Now, a new study has suggested that this deep brain stimulation technique could effectively
A New Pacemaker
Pacemakers that are compatible with MRI machines, allowing imaging scans, have been introduced by a team of Canadian team of physicians who claim it a pioneering effort.
Pacemakers that are compatible with MRI machines, allowing imaging scans, have been introduced by a team of Canadian team of physicians who claim it a pioneering effort.
