Implant to Treat Opioid Addiction

Implant to Treat Opioid Addiction

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced FDA approval of a prescription drug implant to fight opioid addiction. Opioid addiction is a problem of epidemic proportions, from street drugs such as heroin and more commonly from prescription drugs. Greater...
Smart Mouth Guard Detects Grinding While Asleep

Smart Mouth Guard Detects Grinding While Asleep

At least one out of every five people in the U.S. suffer from bruxism. If you’re not familiar with the term, it refers to grinding your teeth together, especially while you’re sleeping. It’s a major problem for some people, with secondary side...
Implant Conquers Cluster Headaches

Implant Conquers Cluster Headaches

Have you ever heard of a “cluster headache”? I hadn’t. It turns out this condition — sometimes known as “suicide headache” — has been characterized as “one of the most severe pains known to humans.” More than 1 in...