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Guardian - 04-Oct-2021Brain implant detects patterns that proceed depression and then blocks the signals
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Company developing neurosimulating system.
The RNS® System is an award-winning technology developed and manufactured in Silicon Valley that has been recognized for its innovation. Similar to a pacemaker that monitors and responds to heart rhythms, the RNS System is the world's first and only medical device that can monitor and respond to brain activity.
NeuroPace was founded to design, develop, manufacture and market implantable devices for the treatment of neurological disorders with responsive stimulation. The company’s initial focus is the treatment of epilepsy, a debilitating neurological disorder affecting approximately 1% of the population worldwide.
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Details last updated 21-Nov-2019
Brain implant detects patterns that proceed depression and then blocks the signals
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