MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors

 (news.mit.edu)

38 points | by zdw 22 hours ago

5 comments

  • trebligdivad 13 minutes ago
    The original demo was with a parkinsons sufferer but this clearance is for essential tremors - why the change?
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    • yieldcrv 7 minutes ago
      Because that’s the only thing the syndicate ran trials on

      Demo wasn’t a trial

  • Lucasoato 21 minutes ago
    > Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.

    Ok, maybe you're not reviewing the entire article, but at least the subtitle.

  • fridder 1 hour ago
    Really glad they mentioned essential tremors. It can be quite limiting and frustrating
  • Palomides 1 hour ago
    why did it take 9 years to not even come to market?

    ah, "Today, Encora is focused on building a national sales force and working to secure coverage from insurers."

  • ck2 1 hour ago
    note that "FDA Cleared" only means it's (extremely) similar to another approved device

    not that they tested or approved it

    it's an often marketed phrase that's meaningless