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NeuroOnes’s Innovative Electrode Brain Monitoring Seeks To Provide Insights Into Neurological Disorders
--News Direct--by Meg Flippin, Benzinga When it comes to diseases of the brain, epilepsy is among the more common ones, affecting roughly 50 million people
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[{"type":"text","content":"--News Direct--by Meg Flippin, Benzinga When it comes to diseases of the brain, epilepsy is among the more common ones, affecting roughly 50 million people globally. This condition arises from various factors that disrupt normal brain activity, such as strokes, brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and infections of the central nervous system, with the annual cost of managing epilepsy approximately $28 billion. Current treatments, despite the availability of over 20 antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), fall short of effectively managing the condition for all patients. Approximately 36% of individuals with epilepsy experience uncontrolled seizures, which could have a significant impact on their quality of life and mortality. For many, the only solution is surgery. Better Outcomes With Electrodes NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: NMTC) is hoping to achieve better outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disorders with its high-definition, minimally invasive thin film electrodes used for intracranial monitoring. The electrodes are implanted inside the skull to record brain activity and the company says they may someday be able to treat diseases like epilepsy. NeuroOne’s Evo® Cortical Electrode portfolio consists of various configurations of strips and grid electrodes made with polyimide thin film, which reduce trauma to the brain. They are a less invasive implant because the material is flexible, thin and light. They can monitor brain activity for less than 30 days. NeuroOne’s Evo® sEEG Electrode technology enables the recording and monitoring of brain activity for less than 30 days. With the technology, the company says doctors can identify the right foci zones to determine the best treatment for patients. The company has said its technology provides new options for surgical placement and potentially smaller incisions, as well as for lower inflammation compared to the bulky electrodes currently on the market, while also enabling the pairing of diagnostic and therapeutics in one offering. With proven placement accuracy and enhanced signal quality, physicians can capture the vital data they need to support more confident diagnoses, according to NeuroOne. Thanks to NeuroOne’s partnership with Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ZBH), the company’s technology is already being used in the marketplace. Zimmer Biomet, which i...