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  1. 21-03-2024 | Irritable Bowel Syndrome | ReviewPaper

    Unmet needs of drugs for irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel diseases: interest of vagus nerve stimulation and hypnosis

    The gut and the brain communicate bidirectionally through the autonomic nervous system. The vagus nerve is a key component of this gut–brain axis, and has numerous properties such as anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, anti-depressive effects. A …

  2. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | ReviewPaper

    Research progress on the electrophysiological indicators to predict the efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation for drug-refractory epilepsy

    Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an important treatment option for drug-refractory epilepsy (DRE), with well-established efficacy and safety in clinical practice for more than 20 years. However, it is very difficult to find the optimal …

  3. 20-11-2023 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | OriginalPaper

    Long-term effects of vagus nerve stimulation therapy on cognitive functioning in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy

    Despite the approval and routine use of novel antiseizure medications (ASMs) throughout the last several decades, up to a third of all people with epilepsy (PWE) still cannot achieve seizure freedom [ 1 ]. Patients with treatment resistant epilepsy …

  4. 08-12-2023 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | OriginalPaper

    Efficacy of transauricular vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced painful peripheral neuropathy: a randomized controlled exploratory study

    Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect experienced by cancer patients treated with neurotoxic chemotherapy drugs [ 1 ]. Approximately 68% of patients develop CIPN 1 month after the completion of chemotherapy, and …

  5. Open Access 19-12-2023 | Vomiting | Letter

    Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation as a potential novel treatment for cyclic vomiting syndrome: a first case report

  6. 27-11-2023 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | Review

    Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Ischemic Stroke

    VNS is an emerging therapy for stroke. It may promote neuroprotection and stimulate neuroplasticity, thereby facilitating post-stroke recovery. Invasive VNS is not feasible in acute settings, but non-invasive techniques offer promise for ischemic stroke.

  7. Open Access 17-10-2023 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | Erratum

    Correction to: Synergistic effects of vagus nerve stimulation and antiseizure medication

  8. 09-10-2023 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | ReviewPaper

    Vagus nerve stimulation as a therapeutic option in inflammatory rheumatic diseases

    The vagus nerve forms intricate neural connections with an extensive number of organs, particularly the digestive system. The vagus nerve has a pivotal role as a fundamental component of the autonomic nervous system, exhibiting an essential …

  9. 14-11-2023 | OriginalPaper

    Revision and removal of vagus nerve stimulation systems: twenty-five years’ experience

    Epilepsy, a disease characterized by recurrent seizures, is a common chronic neurologic condition that affects over 50 million people worldwide [ 1 , 11 ]. Currently, seizures are classified based on the origin of onset in one of three broad …

  10. Open Access 27-06-2023 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | OriginalPaper

    Synergistic effects of vagus nerve stimulation and antiseizure medication

    Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an effective, non-pharmacological therapy for epileptic seizures [ 9 , 10 , 24 , 26 , 27 , 31 ]. Several studies have already demonstrated the effectiveness of VNS in reducing the frequency of epileptic seizures …

  11. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | ReviewPaper

    Exploring the potential of vagus nerve stimulation in treating brain diseases: a review of immunologic benefits and neuroprotective efficacy

    The vagus nerve serves as a critical connection between the central nervous system and internal organs. Originally known for its effectiveness in treating refractory epilepsy, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has shown potential for managing other …

  12. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Nerve Stimulation | OriginalPaper

    Transcutaneous electrical vagus nerve stimulation to suppress premature ventricular complexes (TREAT PVC): study protocol for a multi-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial

    Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are the most common arrhythmias in clinical practice with an estimated prevalence of 1 to 4% in the general population on standard 12-lead electrocardiography and 40–75% of healthy individuals assessed by …

  13. 01-04-2023 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | OriginalPaper

    Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (ta-VNS) for Treatment of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial

    This study explored the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (ta-VNS) in patients with epilepsy. A total of 150 patients were randomly divided into active stimulation group and control group. At baseline and 4 …

  14. 23-05-2023 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | OriginalPaper

    Single-center long-term results of vagus nerve stimulation for pediatric epilepsy: a 10–17-year follow-up study

    According to an extensive meta-analysis, the cumulative incidence of drug-resistant epilepsy in children reaches 25%, surpassing that of adult and mixed-age patients [14.6%] [ 1 ]. In patients with drug-resistant epilepsy for whom resective surgery …

  15. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | OriginalPaper

    Vagus nerve stimulation modulates hippocampal inflammation caused by continuous stress in rats

    Continuous stress (CS) can be induced in experimental animals by maintaining them in water-immersed cages for several days, and activation of microglial cells in the spinal cord of CS animals was shown to be related to chronic pain such as …

  16. 03-11-2022 | Stroke | OriginalPaper

    Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia

    Dysphagia is a common dysfunction after stroke due to damage of cortical or subcortical swallowing centers. The rates of post stroke dysphagia range from 37 to 78% [ 1 ]. Severe dysphagia often leads to malnutrition, misdiagnosis, pneumonia, and …

  17. 01-03-2023 | Mild Cognitive Impairment | OriginalPaper

    The Effects of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Functional Connectivity Within Semantic and Hippocampal Networks in Mild Cognitive Impairment

    Better treatments are needed to improve cognition and brain health in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) may impact brain networks relevant to AD through multiple …

  18. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | OriginalPaper

    Long-term outcomes and prognosis factors of vagus nerve stimulation in patients with refractory epilepsy

    Anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are the most fundamental treatment options for patients with epilepsy. However, 20% to 30% patients suffer medically refractory seizures after multiple options of ASMs. Surgical treatments including surgical …

  19. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Mild Cognitive Impairment | OriginalPaper

    Safety and feasibility of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation in mild cognitive impairment: VINCI-AD study protocol

    Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a clinical syndrome characterised by cognitive impairment and deficits on neuropsychological testing, with intact activities of daily living [ 1 , 2 ]. Typical estimates suggest a 5–15% conversion rate to dementia …

  20. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation | OriginalPaper

    Development of localized interictal epileptiform discharges following vagus nerve stimulation for lennox-gastaut syndrome: a case report

    Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of epilepsy and depression in patients aged > 12 years [ 1 , 2 ]. Approximately 40% of patients treated with VNS show a 50% reduction of …

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