THE DEVICES: Brain and nerve stimulators
WHAT THEY DO: Send electrical currents deep into the brain or to specific nerves to control tremors, seizures, depression, Parkinson's and pain.
WHO MAKES THEM: Boston Scientific (BSX), Cyberonics (CYBX), Medtronic (MDT), Neuropace, St. Jude Medical (STJ)
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