On July 30, the FDA approved the first device of its kind — a vagal nerve stimulator for adults with moderate to severe ...

Use of vagal nerve stimulation in combination with intense physical rehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke led to improved hand and arm function, with benefits maintained out to 1 year, latest ...

Imbalanced autonomic function, characterized by reduced vagal activity and sympathetic dominance, is increasingly recognized in various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The vagus nerve, a key ...

The vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is a pacemaker-like device implanted in the chest that delivers intermittent electrical signals to the brain via an electrode wrapped around the left vagus nerve. The ...

Although the condition is rare and cases are limited, researchers were able to generally conclude vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) serves as a well-tolerated intervention. In a recent perspective piece, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Following the FDA approval of a vagus nerve stimulator for rheumatoid arthritis, supporters of the device’s use ...