This week, studies supported Nevro’s spinal cord stimulation therapy and a VRx system that helps reduce pain; the American Medical Association found inconsistent insurance coverage of digital therapeutics; and Geneticure announced a cheek-swab test to identify which patients are most likely to benefit from renal denervation.

Allen Burton, the medical director of Abbott’s neuromodulation business and a leader in pain medicine, talked to Medtech Insight about the FDA’s new labeling for Abbott’s spinal cord stimulation devices that includes non-surgical back pain.

Thornal will replace Keith Grossman who is retiring. Investors and analysts hope Thornal will help the spinal cord stimulation company reach profitability by growing its “core” chronic pain business.

The company is selling the Senza HFX iQ spinal cord stimulation system across the US following a successful limited market release.