In this episode of AbbottTalks, we dive into the surprising origins of neuromodulation, kicking off with a shocker (literally)—treating headaches with electric fish.
Neuromodulation expert Yagna Pathak, PhD, Medical Science Manager of Medical Affairs at Abbott’s Neuromodulation business, explains how therapies like spinal cord and deep brain stimulation have evolved, detailing their impact on chronic pain and movement disorders. She outlines how Abbott is expanding neuromodulation applications through research in treatment-resistant depression and by integrating AI, wearables, and digital health tools.
Pathak also shares how connected care technologies—including the Neurosphere Virtual Clinic and the new Neurosphere Digital Health app—are improving patient outcomes. These platforms enhance access, enable timely interventions, and provide valuable educational resources for patients and providers.
Thank you to Cirtec Medical for sponsoring this episode of AbbottTalks. For more information on how Cirtec Medical works with medical device companies, visit https://www.cirtecmed.com/, and to learn more about Cirtec Medica’s Simplifi Platform, click: https://www.devicetalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/simpifi-overview_litsheet.pdf
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Abbott Talks: Device Talks
- (00:00:37) - Avid Talks: An Amazing Topic
- (00:01:03) - Abbott Talks: The neuromodulation story
- (00:02:37) - How did you find your way into medical technology?
- (00:05:13) - The Art of Star Posts
- (00:06:12) - Getting your PhD at Abbott
- (00:09:16) - Exploring neuromodulation: The story of its advancement
- (00:12:08) - Beyond neuromodulation, what is it and how can it
- (00:13:54) - Exploring Sirtech Medical's Neuromodulation Coverage
- (00:15:36) - Abbott Talks: Cirtech Medical and Neuromodulation
- (00:17:47) - Certek Medical's neuromodulation platform
- (00:23:20) - The Neuromodulations Impact on the Body
- (00:26:49) - Neuroscient Devices: Connected Care
- (00:29:34) - Neurostimulation Devices Connect with the Virtual Clinic
- (00:31:49) - Neurosphere's My Health Journey
- (00:33:24) - Immersive Neurology: The Virtual Clinic
- (00:42:02) - Abbott Talks: Neuromodulation
- (00:42:26) - Abbott Talks: Yagna's Story
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