As Big Pharma's pipeline for blockbuster drugs slows, med tech giants are helping to fill the gap with devices that treat everything from migraines to severe depression.
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THE DEVICE: Migraine neutralizer

WHAT IT WILL DO: New research has linked migraine headaches with the existence of a tiny congenital hole between the upper chambers of the heart. Scientists are testing new implants that, when inserted through a vein in the upper leg, will patch and seal the hole and alleviate migraines for some of the 28 million Americans who suffer from them. An added bonus: The implant may also reduce the risk of stroke.

WHO'S DEVELOPING IT: AGA Medical, Boston Scientific (BSX), Cierra, NMT Medical (NMTI), St. Jude Medical (STJ)

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