St. Jude Medical Inc. sees an opportunity for neuromodulators to play an important role in fighting the opioid epidemic. But physicians first need to be retrained on new treatment algorithms for pain management, a company official says.
St. Jude: Neuromodulators Could Be Key To Fighting Opioid Epidemic
As public-health officials continue to fight the opioid epidemic, a top executive at St. Jude Medical says neuromodulators can play a central role in providing better treatment options.

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