The array of end organ innervations of the vagus nerve, coupled with increased basic
science evidence, has led to vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) being explored as a …

Background Electrical stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve (ABVN) via
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) may influence afferent vagal …

Objective/Hypothesis Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an established therapy for drug-
resistant epilepsy, depression, and a number of other disorders. Transcutaneous stimulation …

Approximately 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy, and approximately 30% to
40% of these persons have seizures that are refractory to treatment with antiepileptic …

Objective Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a neuromodulation method used for treatment of
epilepsy and depression. Transcutaneous VNS (tVNS) has been gaining popularity as a …

The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) through excessive end organ inflammation. Despite …

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is currently Food and Drug Administration-approved for
treatment of both medically refractory partial-onset seizures and severe, recurrent refractory …

Recent animal research has shown that vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with sound
stimuli can induce neural plasticity in the auditory cortex in a controlled manner. VNS paired …

The ideal neuroprosthetic interface permits high-quality neural recording and stimulation of
the nervous system while reliably providing clinical benefits over chronic periods. Although …

There is a bidirectional relationship between affective disorders and cardiovascular
abnormalities, often described as a downward spiral, whereas major depressive disorders …