(Israel21c) Brian Blum - One of the most promising treatments for migraines is occipital nerve stimulation, where a small pulse generator is implanted at the base of the skull to send pain-relieving electrical impulses to the brain. What if the same effect could be achieved without surgery - and for a lower cost than the tens of thousands of dollars required for an occipital nerve implant? Israelis Shmuel Shany and Amit Dar established Neurolief to develop a noninvasive neuro-modulation device that is rechargeable and folds up to the size of a sunglasses case. One study demonstrated an average 80% reduction in pain symptoms. That's double the rate for implanted devices and far more than a couple of Tylenols can achieve.
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