MedCity News September 14, 2020
Several medical devices using electrical neuromodulation have been developed to treat pain, spinal injuries, epilepsy, migraine, and other conditions. More than just a new technological solution, the possibility presented by these devices is significant.
The pursuit of new medical treatments often hinges on the balance between the efficacy of the drug and the adverse effects it causes. A key part of that balance is deciding on recommended dosing for a given treatment.
Opioids provide an excellent example of the challenge in maintaining that balance and the risks of non-ideal dosing. 20% of patients experiencing pain are prescribed opioids even though the recommended dose of the drugs will cause 50-80% of patients to experience some serious adverse effects. OxyContin’s standard dose...