University Orthopedics’ East Bay Surgery Center in East Providence, R.I., has become the first site in the state to implant a closed-loop spinal cord stimulator. Shiqiang “Chris” Tian, MD, an ...

O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked at WNYC’s Radiolab and Scientific American, and her ...

Onward’s Arc-Ex earned FDA 510(k) clearance for use at home, according to a Nov. 17 news release. The device is cleared for “use in conjunction with functional task practice in the clinic and ...

Vagus nerve stimulation is a social-media sensation, promising instant stress relief. Here’s what the science really says about the body’s built-in “chill” circuit. Vagus nerve stimulators deliver ...

The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Background: Refractory angina pectoris represents a significant clinical challenge characterized by persistent chest pain despite ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Following the FDA approval of a vagus nerve stimulator for rheumatoid arthritis, supporters of the device’s use ...