- Dr. Charles TatorBut an expert on concussions and traumatic brain injuries, Dr. Charles Tator, said the FDA made the right call by not issuing a license. The Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) is intended to help people with traumatic brain injuries improve their balance and gait. (Helius Medical Technologies)He also questioned Health Canada's criteria for evaluating the PoNS device. Tator said he's not surprised by the interest in the device from people who've endured traumatic brain injuries. The police officer suffered a traumatic brain injury that reduced his ability to walk to a shuffle.

Source: CBC News April 19, 2019 07:52 UTC