NanoVibronix has announced that following its initial success with the first generation PainShield device for pain therapy, especially for the severe pain associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia, NanoVibronix presents its second generation PainShield with additional features for the therapy of chronic pain and wounds. PainShield is a small, portable device that produces low frequency, low intensity ultrasonic waves for healing of soft tissue such as tendon, chronic wounds and neuropathic pain.

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Novare Surgical Systems has announced the successful completion of a series of single port Lap-Band procedures that reduce scarring and post-operative pain for patients. An innovation of Dr. Teixeira the procedure can be performed exclusively through the patient’s belly button with the use of RealHand HD instruments. This new approach has done away with an upper abdominal trocar placement which, often, is a site for significant patient discomfort. It has also shortened the recovery time for bariatric patients.