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Migraine is a neurological disorder affecting one in 10 adults worldwide. Sufferers have headaches that last more than four hours a day with some adults experiencing headaches 15 or more days per month. Migraine is considered by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be one of the top disabling conditions worldwide. Despite the available treatment options, many migraine patients are unable to find relief.
"We believe that the Boston Scientific neurostimulation therapy for migraine has enormous potential to help migraine sufferers worldwide," said Maulik Nanavaty , president, Neuromodulation, Boston Scientific. "Launching this study highlights our continued commitment to bringing innovations in pain management to market to ensure we are meeting the needs of clinicians and patients alike."
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