36 points | by zdw a day ago
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The original demo was with a parkinsons sufferer but this clearance is for essential tremors - why the change?
Because that’s the only thing the syndicate ran trials on
Demo wasn’t a trial
> 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.
Really glad they mentioned essential tremors. It can be quite limiting and frustrating
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."
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
The original demo was with a parkinsons sufferer but this clearance is for essential tremors - why the change?
Because that’s the only thing the syndicate ran trials on
Demo wasn’t a trial
> 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.
Really glad they mentioned essential tremors. It can be quite limiting and frustrating
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."
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