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Debate over Vagus Nerve Stimulator for depression nears FDA decision
In Houston, Cyberonics faces scrutiny as its vagus nerve stimulator, a pocketwatch sized device, nears FDA approval for major low mood. Patients like Karmen McGuffee and Marna Davenport report improvements despite side effects and questions about study design. Continued debate centers on trial methods, potential risks, and future revenue expectations.
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Houston
Karmen McGuffee
McGuffee
Dallas
Garland
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Cyberonics Inc
Cyberonics
National Institute of Mental Health
Robert Cummins
Marna Davenport
Davenport
Columbia, S.C
FDA
Malone
John O’reardon
University of Pennsylvania