Volume 1, Issue 2
Text Box: Cyberkinetics Neurotechnology Systems is expanding clinical trials for BrainGate computer Interface for those unable to use their hands due to SCI, stroke or muscular dystrophy. Email inquiries to braingateinfo@cyberkineticsinc.com Text Box: New upper limb rehabilitation therapy offered by Bioness to improve hand function. Visit www.bionessinc.com or call 800-211-9136. More highlights and developments, as well as this newsletter may be found in the Update section of the STIM website. Text Box: As the field of neurotechnology changes new companies and devices are introduced. Here are a few recent developments. RTI—Restorative Therapy is a new company which designs and supplies restorative therapy devices. Visit www.restorative-therapies.com or call 800-609-9166. Bionic Legs for lower extremity amputees have been introduced by Victhom Human Bionics in North America. To learn more visit www.victhom.com or call 888-840-5665.ANS—Advanced Neuromodulation Systems announced FDA approval for the market and sale of the Genesis RC and Genesis RC Dual Neurostimulation systems for pain management. Visit www.ans-medical.com/patient or call 800-727-7846. Text Box: There are a variety of neurotechnology devices designed to assist with breathing, cough assist or in the case of sleep apnea, to monitor and diagnose. The following is a listing of some of the neurotechnology products available today. A more comprehensive list is available in the Educate section of our website. Breathing Systems Mark IV Breathing Pacemaker System® from Avery Laboratories is an implantable diaphragmic/phrenic nerve stimulation system. To learn more visit www.breathingpacemakers.com or call 631-864-1600. NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing Stimulation (DPS) System is in clinical trial status thru Synapse Biomedical, Inc. To learn more or to determine if you are a candidate for their studies visit www.synapsebiomedical.com or call 216-844-8594. Other resource for ventilator users may be found through the International Ventilator Users Network, via their website at www.post-poilo.org/ivun or call 314-534-0475.Cough Assist Text Box: Emerson currently offers the CoughAssist In-Exsufflator or Cofflator system. This system uses different pressures to simulate a cough. To learn more visit www.jhemerson.com or call 800-525-1414 Sleep & Breathing Text Box: Resources regarding sleep disorders and treatments are available through the National Sleep Foundation (www.sleepfoundation.org) or through the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/ In the scope of monitoring and diagnostics, these are organizations offering devices: Advanced Brain Monitoring BioLogic Systems Compumedics Medcare Diagnostics Nicolet Biomedical Sleep Solutions Inc. Stellate Systems Some of these devices are designed for home use while others are for laboratory use only. Information regarding these devices and organizations is available in the Educate section of our website at www.TheSTIM.org. Text Box: businesses in the neurotechnology industry joined together to support STIM. Afferent Corporation Cleveland Medical Devices, Inc. Cyclotec Advanced Medical Technologies, Inc. NDI Medical Neural Signals, Inc. Robomedica, Inc. Text Box: Our efforts are not possible without the generous donations from our supporters. Founding Sponsors Cyberkinetics The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation ANS - Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Alfred E. Mann Foundation Neurotech Business Report The Christopher Reeve Paralysis FoundationSmall Text Box: Additional thanks to Jack Gardner for his guidance and advice. Join the supporters. Visit us at www.TheSTIM.org and donate on-line or contact us directly.

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Text Box: On the Horizon: Emerging technologies Text Box: Industry: Breathing Assist Devices Text Box: STIM Supporters Text Box: This newsletter was made possible by a generous grant from the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation.