Techniques for treating neurodegenerative disorders by infusion of nerve growth factors into the brain

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PATENT NO 6042579
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08846810

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Techniques for infusing nerve growth factors into the brain to treat neurodegenerative disorders by means of an implantable pump and catheter. A sensor is used to detect an attribute of the nervous system which reflects the degeneration of the nerve cells. A microprocessor algorithm analyzes the output from the sensor in order to regulate the amount of growth factor delivered to the brain.

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  • MEDTRONIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Elsberry, Dennis D Plymouth, MN 30 3047
Rise, Mark T Monticello, MN 67 13617

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