There is still controversy regarding the appropriate management of diverticulitis of the colon in cases when both surgical and conservative treatment may be an option. We performed a systematic ...

Diverticulosis is a medical condition characterized by small sacs, or diverticula, in the lining of the large intestine. There is a chance that these pouches may become inflamed or infected ...

A groundbreaking clinical trial has revealed that nerve-stimulating therapy can bring significant improvements to people with severe, treatment-resistant depression. Nearly 500 participants, many ...

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is another neurostimulation technique that uses electrical impulses to stimulate the left vagus nerve. It is FDA-approved to treat depression and some forms of epilepsy.

Nearly 20 years ago, knowing all other options had failed, Nick’s sister, a nurse, recommended he check out a new treatment called vagus nerve stimulation, or VNS. The US Food and Drug ...

She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a nerve, leading to pain, numbness ...

Fresh from his turn in Netflix movie Joy, James Norton has got several exciting projects in the pipeline at the moment – with the Happy Valley star set to appear in as many as three big new TV ...