Multi-Center Study of SPRINT® PNS System for Chronic Low Back Pain Demonstrates Clinically Significant Improvements in Pain and Quality of Life
CLEVELAND, July 12, 2021 – In the largest, most rigorous study to date using the SPRINT® PNS System for chronic axial low back pain (LBP), patients that failed to find relief from at least two different prior LBP treatments (e.g., opioids, over-the-counter analgesics, physical therapy), were treated with the SPRINT PNS System targeting the lumbar medial […]
For the Record with Mark Stultz, SVP of Market Development, SPR Therapeutics
Mark has been actively involved in health care and medical device market development for over 25 years, having held senior positions at both large and emerging medical device companies spanning multiple disease states and technologies. Much of Mark’s past work has involved global market development for implantable product lines, with nearly 20 years spent specifically […]
Multi-center Study Demonstrates Significant Reductions in Postoperative Pain and Opioid Use Following Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Treatment
Cleveland, Ohio- April 26, 2021- Results of a multicenter trial recently published in Anesthesiology, the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists,demonstrated significant reductions in postoperative opioid use and pain following percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) compared to placebo. Participants undergoing painful orthopedic surgical procedures such as rotator cuff repair were randomized to receive PNS […]
Researchers Unveil a New Theory Explaining Long-Term Pain Relief
Stimulation of peripheral nerves warrants consideration early in the care continuum. Cleveland, Ohio- March 15, 2021- A novel theory recently published in the Journal of Pain Research proposes mechanisms by which a 60-day treatment using percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) may recondition the central nervous system (CNS) to restore normal pain processing and provide long-term pain relief for […]
SPRINT® PNS System Demonstrates the Important Role of the Multifidus in Treating Recurrent Low Back Pain Following RFA
CLEVELAND, March 02, 2021 — SPR Therapeutics, Inc., a leader in neurostimulation technology for pain management, announced publication of clinical data evaluating the impact of percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for patients with recurrent low back pain who underwent a radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedure at least six months prior. The study, published in Pain Medicine, evaluated patients who […]
In The Know: Healthcare News for February 1, 2021
Kindeva Appoints Shawn Cavanagh to Board of Directors SPR Therapeutics, Inc. Appoints Josh Boggs, PhD, As Chief Scientific Officer Smiths Medical Announces Launch of Portex® EchoGlo® Peripheral Nerve Block Portfolio Humanetics Corporation Receives Funding From Department of Defense to Test Drug Against COVID-19 Celcuity Announces Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Collaboration with Sarah Cannon and Pfizer […]
In the Know: Healthcare News from Medical Alley for December 9, 2019
John Halamka named president of Mayo Clinic Platform NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Evo(TM) Cortical Electrode Abilitech Medical raises $7.4 million Dr. Craig Samitt Headlines Medical Alley Representation on TCB 100 List Boston Scientific sells Zytiga royalties for $256m Case report: Stem cells a step toward improving motor, sensory function after […]
In the Know: Healthcare News for July 15, 2019
Boston Scientific plans for 75 new products by 2022 Top US hospital opens London clinic offering £5k ‘health MoTs’ Reprise Biomedical Raises $12.5 Million and Completes Spin-Off From Miromatrix Medical UnitedHealth Group Invests In Job Of The Future: ‘Data Scientists’ 6 MAA Members Make Forbes’ List of Best Employers for Women Joan Gabel takes helm […]
In the Know: April 15, 2019
Elucent Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Innovation for Breast Tumor Removal Procedures Medtronic, BCBS Minnesota ink value-based diabetes deal Zipnosis Launches Customizable Offering Aimed at Accelerating Personalized Virtual Care Nuvaira, Evolve Additive Solutions, StemoniX lead Q1 VC deals in Minnesota Minnesota lawmaker proposes Rare Disease Advisory Council New technology to empower Parkinson’s patients University of […]
October 4, 2018: In The Know
Myant announces textile computing collaboration with Mayo Clinic gBETA Medtech Accelerator – Filling a Critical Gap for Start-Ups Finalists Selected for Minnesota High Tech Association’s 2018 Tekne Awards SPR Therapeutics Awarded $10M From U.S. Department of Defense New Device Makes Early Lung Cancer Detection Possible Q&A: Andy Slavitt and Mark Addicks Abbott’s next-gen FreeStyle Libre […]
