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“gammaCore (nVNS) is the only treatment option, drug or device, that is currently available for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine in adolescents,” said Eric Liebler, Senior Vice President of Neurology at electroCore, Inc. “With their interest in technology and desire to avoid prescription drugs, gammaCore represents a unique treatment for adolescents with migraine. We would like to thank the Division of Neuromodulation and Physical Medicine Devices and their colleagues at the FDA for their efforts to review and clear the expanded label for gammaCore.
The label expansion was based on previously reported randomized controlled trials of gammaCore for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine, and was supported by a small study (n=9) in adolescents where 46.8% of all treated attacks were successfully resolved without the use of any acute rescue medication.
Overactive bladder virtual discussion set with Dr. Shie
Information submitted Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:00 AM
VAN
WERT The Van Wert Health Center for Urology, in partnership with
Medtronic, will host a free virtual discussion on “Overactive Bladders”
and their symptoms on Thursday, Feb. 25. The virtual event will be
presented by Scott Shie, MD, Board Certified Urologist. Anyone suffering
from uncontrollable bathroom urges, leading to frequent accidents and
restless nights, is invited to attend to learn about the causes and
potential solutions of overactive bladder.
“Issues related to the
bladder can be a sensitive subject. Many who suffer from overactive
bladders opt to avoid the issue, negatively impacting their overall
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