MEDICAL DESIGN HONOR FOR FIRM PAIN-MANAGEMENT DEVICE NOW ON MARKET IN EUROPE.Byline: Nicholas Grudin Staff Writer VALENCIA - An electronic device the size of a watch battery could cure migraine headaches Migraine Headache Definition Migraine is a type of headache marked by severe head pain lasting several hours or more. Description Migraine is an intense and often debilitating type of headache. and numerous other maladies, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Advanced Bionics Corp., which this week won a 2004 Medical Design Excellence Award for the ``breakthrough'' technology. The bion microstimulator, a tiny device that is implanted into the body wherever the problem might be, works by stimulating nerves that are not functioning properly. It is in clinical trials for the treatment of incontinence incontinence Inability to control excretion. Starting and stopping urination relies on normal function in pelvic and abdominal muscles, diaphragm, and control nerves. Babies' nervous systems are too immature for urinary control. Later incontinence may reflect disorders (e.g. and chronic headaches. And in Europe, it is already on the market. ``The bion microstimulator is truly a breakthrough technology that holds the potential for revolutionizing the implantable neurostimulation device world as we know it,'' said Alfred Mann, chairman of Advanced Bionics, headquartered in Valencia. This is the second such award that Mann's company has won. In 1998, Mann's cochlear implant cochlear implant n. An electronic device that stimulates auditory nerve fibers in the inner ear in individuals with severe or profound bilateral hearing loss, allowing them to recognize some sounds, especially speech sounds. sound processor was given the same honor. ``It's a big deal within the small world of medical devices,'' said Doug Lynch Doug Lynch (born April 4, 1983 in North Vancouver, British Columbia) is a professional ice hockey defenceman. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. , spokesman for the company. ``Annually these awards are given to the most innovative products.'' The MDE MDE Minnesota Department of Education MDE Maryland Department of the Environment MDE Mississippi Department of Education MDE Michigan Department of Education MDE Model-Driven Engineering MDE Major Depressive Episode MDE Master of Distance Education awards are handed out by Cannon Communications, a company that publishes seven medical-industry trade publications. There are 10 categories for the MDE awards, each with a list of criteria that products are judged on: the ability of the design team to overcome technological challenges, the benefits to medical professionals, the benefits to patients, the benefits to the manufacturer and the overall benefit to the health care system. ``This is really the only competition in the world that focuses exclusively on the design and development of medical products,'' said Steve Halasey, editor-in-chief of MX Magazine. ``In order to have won, it had to have scored highly in all five of the areas.'' Advanced Bionics is one of Mann's cluster of biotechnology companies Top 100 Biotechnology Companies The following is a list of the top 100 biotechnology companies ranked by revenue. The first nine companies qualify for the list of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies. that employ more than 1,000. Nicholas Grudin, (661) 257-5255 nicholas.grudin(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Advanced Bionics' neurostimulator implant, which will be used to treat incontinence and migraine headaches, among other ailments, has received a medical design honor. David Crane/Staff Photographer |
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