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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Offers Hope for Patients with Intractable Depression
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Offers Hope for Patients with Intractable Depression By: Jennifer WebsterMonday, March 24, 2014Filed under: Medical Devices | Technology | Treatments & Techniques | Psychiatry NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy, an FDA-approved, nonpharmacologic method of neuromodulation, … Continue reading
FDA Approves First Device to Treat Migraine Pain
FDA Approves First Device to Treat Migraine Pain Susan Jeffrey December 13, 2013 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today allowed marketing of the Cerena Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator (TMS; eNeura Therapeutics), the first device approved to relieve pain caused … Continue reading
In the words of Paul Harvey…"Now you know the rest of the story."
From: Herbert Stein [mailto:fabrik@bellsouth.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:29 AMSubject: In the words of Paul Harvey…”Now you know the rest of the story.” To Joyce’s fellow patients and all those who have helped our cause and encouraged our advocacy, … Continue reading
It’s over! It’s done!
From: Herbert Stein [mailto:fabrik@bellsouth.net] Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 11:13 AMSubject: It’s Done! Yogi Berra, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Herb Stein, “It ain’t done until it’s done.” It’s over! It’s done! Surgery was this morning. It was less … Continue reading
Depression Treatments: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Depression Treatments: Looking Back, Looking Forward October is Depression Awareness Month By Christine Lin, Epoch Times | October 3, 2013 Last Updated: October 2, 2013 7:05 pm Dr. Alan Manevitz explains treatments for depression in his and Dr. James … Continue reading
VNS Therapy for Depression – GOOD NEWS
From: Herbert Stein [mailto:fabrik@bellsouth.net] Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 8:48 AMTo: Amy Larrick (CMS/CM); Jonathan Blum, Deputy Administrator Director – CMSCc: Madam Secretary Kathleen Sebelius – HHS Subject: VNS Therapy for Depression – GOOD NEWS To all of Joyce’s fellow … Continue reading
Favorable decision and document is forthcoming…
From: Joyce and Herbert Stein [mailto:fabrik@bellsouth.net] Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 1:00 PM Subject: Favorable decision and document is forthcoming… To all of Joyce’s fellow implant patients, Jonathan Blum, Deputy Administrator and Director for the Center of Medicare at the … Continue reading
They all desperately want the same wellness now!
From: Joyce and Herbert Stein [mailto:fabrik@bellsouth.net] Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 11:16 AM To: Jonathan Blum, Deputy Administrator Director – CMS; Madam Secretary Kathleen Sebelius – HHS Subject: They all desperately want the same wellness now! Dear Jonathan, It is roughly … Continue reading
“I write this I am preparing for another hospitalization.”
From: Joyce and Herbert Stein [mailto:fabrik@bellsouth.net] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 9:43 PM To: Jonathan Blum, Deputy Administrator Director – CMS; Madam Secretary Kathleen Sebelius – HHS Subject: “I write this I am preparing for another hospitalization.” Dear Jonathan, I … Continue reading
“…treating severe unresponsive depressive disorder is exactly the reason that I approved the device…”
From: Joyce and Herbert Stein [mailto:fabrik@bellsouth.net] Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 2:37 PM To: Jonathan Blum, Deputy Administrator Director – CMS; Madam Secretary Kathleen Sebelius – HHS Subject: “…treating severe unresponsive depressive disorder is exactly the reason that I approved … Continue reading