On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven explores advancements in neurotechnology that bridge the gap between a paralyzed patient’s active mind and unresponsive body. Brain-computer interface devices like Synchron’s Stentrode are implanted into the brain and allow patients with impaired physical ability to operate certain electronic devices with their thoughts.
Guests:
- Dr. Nima Aghaebrahim, neurointerventionalist at Baptist Health.
- Kurt Haggstrom, chief commercial officer at Synchron.
Then, Steven Ferrara, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, discusses how nurse practitioners navigate the balance between patient needs and prescribing guidelines.
