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Boston Scientific has inaugurated the Institute for Advancing Science (IAS) in Milan, a new center of excellence equipped with immersive technologies like virtual reality, anatomical models, and simulators, to train healthcare professionals in advanced minimally invasive procedures.

Vincent Sourdaine discusses how precision therapy is transforming Parkinson’s disease and chronic pain treatment and explains how innovations in deep brain stimulation (DBS) and spinal cord stimulation (SCS) enable more personalized, image-guided care for better patient outcomes.

Frédéric Sacher and Laure Champ-Rigot, together with Xavier Bertrand, discuss advances in atrial fibrillation management and stroke prevention. They emphasize the importance of early diagnosis, lifestyle interventions, and innovative ablation techniques such as electroporation to safely restore heart rhythm and reduce the risk of stroke.

The BR24 feature tells the story of a patient who regained her quality of life after receiving a device that allows her to control pain at the touch of a button. The therapy uses advanced spinal cord stimulation technology to block pain signals and restore daily function.

Boston Scientific collaborates with the NHS Supply Chain to improve care pathways, focusing on how a pathway-based approach can enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve patient outcomes across specialties. The feature showcases successful collaborations demonstrating the impact of innovative technologies and sustainable healthcare solutions.