Thalamic Stimulation. A double-blind, randomized trial of bilateral stimulation of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus for epilepsy (SANTE) demonstrated a reduction in seizures among a majority of patients with medically refractory partial seizures. The multicenter trial was sponsored by medical device manufacturer Medtronic.
Alpenliebe : From the Alps. In the 1200 crore sugar confectionery market, Alpenliebe is the single largest brand in India estimated to be worth around 160 crore. The brand is positioned as a family candy and has been one of the most successful brand in a highly competitive market.
What is ALD? Adrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD, is a deadly genetic disease that affects 1 in 18 000 people. It most severely affects boys and men. This brain disorder destroys myelin, the protective sheath that surrounds the brain's neurons -- the nerve cells that allow us to think and to control our muscles. It knows no racial, ethnic or geographic barriers.