But long-term mortality -- which her group considered a proxy for seizure control -- became substantially worse for patients ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers analyzed records of more than 600 vagus nerve stimulation surgeries. Mean surgery duration for those ...

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 ...

In 1997, the FDA approved implanted vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) devices as an adjunctive therapy for reducing the frequency and severity of epileptic seizures in pharmaco-resistant epilepsy patients ...

Finding the right vagus nerve stimulation device can be tricky; TPIMS reviewed dozens and found the most effective options ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tivic Health® Systems, Inc. (“Tivic Health”, Nasdaq: TIVC), a health tech company that develops and commercializes bioelectronic medicine, announced today the final ...

Tiny pulses of electricity may provide the next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they ...

The vagus nerve quietly controls so much: heart rate, stress, and even gut health. Science and technology have come together in 2025, making it easier than ever to support this vital nerve without ...

Just as a musician can train to more sharply distinguish subtle differences in pitch, mammals can improve their ability to interpret hearing, vision, and other senses with practice. This process, ...

Interest in at-home Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is rising. It uses electrical impulses to activate the vagus nerve, ...