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Key Developments in Neuro-Navigation Systems
- In June 2015, Centre Hospitalier Sainte Anne initiated clinical trial study to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of neuronavigated repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) of right angular gyrus in patients with depersonalization disorder. The study is estimated to complete in September 2019.
- In April 2017, Medtronic Plc. launched StealthStation S8 neurosurgical intraoperative imaging and navigation system. The StealthStation S8 includes upgraded software interface, a 2-cart platform design and electromagnetic technology.
- In July 2018, Xoran Technologies, a developer of compact, point-of-care CT scanners, and Fiagon AG Medical Technologies, a developer of electromagnetic surgical navigation systems, have collaborated to strengthen their position in Neuro and Spine markets.
- In May 2018, Nexstim, provider of Navigated TMS, launched its Navigated Brain Therapy transcranial magnetic stimulation system in the U.S. The device is designed to treat major depressive disorder.
- In May 2019, MagStim, a developer of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technology, launched StimGuide TMS navigation system. The device is designed to provide precise and consistent coil positioning during treatments in depressive disorder.
