Synchronizing vagus nerve stimulation with natural body rhythms, such as the heartbeat and breathing, significantly improves ...

Implantable vagus nerve stimulation devices have long been used to treat epilepsy, depression and stroke. A new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets, like the one shown here from Truvaga ...

There is new evidence that activation of afferent vagus nerve fibers by endotoxin or proinflammatory cytokines stimulates hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal anti-inflammatory responses that lead to ...

Therefore, the goal of this study was to create a reproducible model of micromotion using an ex-vivo perfused porcine bladder, as well as to describe the relationship between micromotion and afferent ...

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a therapeutic technique that involves stimulating the vagus nerve, which plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, including heart rate ...

Myelin is an insulating layer of lipids and proteins surrounding nerves. Myelin damage can cause problems with the nerves’ ability to send and receive electrical messages. Inflammatory disorders ...