Possible mechanisms for the effects of sound vibration on human health

L Bartel, A Mosabbir - Healthcare, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper presents a narrative review of research literature to “map the landscape” of the
mechanisms of the effect of sound vibration on humans including the physiological …

[HTML][HTML] How to fail with paired VNS therapy

SA Hays, RL Rennaker II, MP Kilgard - Brain stimulation, 2023 - Elsevier
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has gained enormous traction as a promising bioelectronic
therapy. In particular, the delivery of VNS paired with training to promote neural changes has …

Rapid effects of vagus nerve stimulation on sensory processing through activation of neuromodulatory systems

C Rodenkirch, JB Carmel, Q Wang - Frontiers in neuroscience, 2022 - frontiersin.org
After sensory information is encoded into neural signals at the periphery, it is processed
through multiple brain regions before perception occurs (ie, sensory processing). Recent …

Direct and transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for treatment of tinnitus: A scoping review

N Yakunina, EC Nam - Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2021 - frontiersin.org
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 …

Effectiveness of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of tinnitus: an interventional prospective controlled study

D Raj-Koziak, E Gos, J Kutyba, M Ganc… - … Journal of Audiology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives The aim of this interventional non-randomised prospective controlled study was
to assess the effectiveness of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) in human …

Transcutaneous cervical vagus nerve stimulation improves sensory performance in humans: a randomized controlled crossover pilot study

M Jigo, JB Carmel, Q Wang, C Rodenkirch - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Accurate senses depend on high-fidelity encoding by sensory receptors and error-free
processing in the brain. Progress has been made towards restoring damaged sensory …

Vagus nerve stimulation during training fails to improve learning in healthy rats

AM Carroll, DT Pruitt, JR Riley, TT Danaphongse… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Learning new skills requires neuroplasticity. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) during sensory
and motor events can increase neuroplasticity in networks related to these events and might …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation paired with tones on electrophysiological markers of auditory perception

KS Rufener, C Wienke, A Salanje, A Haghikia… - Brain Stimulation, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has been
introduced as a non-invasive alternative to invasive vagus nerve stimulation (iVNS). While …

[HTML][HTML] Potentiation of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor 1 modulates neurophysiological features in a mouse model of Rett syndrome

HW Dong, K Weiss, K Baugh, MJ Meadows… - …, 2024 - Elsevier
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a neurodevelopmental disorder primarily caused by mutations in the
X chromosome-linked gene Methyl-CpG Binding Protein 2 (MECP2). Restoring MeCP2 …

Pairing Tones with Vagus Nerve Stimulation Improves Brainstem Responses to Speech in the Valproic Acid Model of Autism

Y Tamaoki, V Pasapula… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.physiology.org
Receptive language deficits and aberrant auditory processing are often observed in
individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Symptoms associated with ASD are …