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Medtronic’s Insulin Pump Receives Regulatory Approva
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Medtronic's MiniMed Paradigm insulin pump, which is also a glucose monitor. This is the first device to deliver // insulin as well as monitor glucose levels in the blood. The MiniMed takes blood glucose every five minutes and gives 288 readings per day. ..It consists of two components, one of which is an electrode inserted under the skin. This g...
Medtronic Device Proves Effective in Parkinson’s Diseas
..A recent study has shown that Medtronic Inc.'s (MDT) Activa brain stimulation device, in combination with medication is shown to improve motor functions// as well as quality of life in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease more than in patients receiving only medication. ....The study was published in Thursday's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. ....In 2002 the Food and Drug A...