3D illustration showing brain and active vagus nerve (tenth cranial nerve or CN X) Source: Axel_Kock/Shutterstock Stimulating the vagus nerve activates the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic ...

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a widely investigated non‐invasive modality for alleviating both acute and chronic pain. By delivering controlled electrical impulses via surface ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has granted clearance to a Colorado-based medical technology company’s transcutaneous electrical nerve ...

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

Those of us of a certain age know the topic of conversation with friends often turns to the state of our health. But next time you’re comparing anxiety levels, digestive issues, aches and pains, or ...

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers evaluated non-invasive transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation [tVNS] as a treatment for long COVID-related chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

A team has found that electrical stimulation of the body combined with sound activates the brain's somatosensory cortex, increasing the potential for using the technique to treat chronic pain and ...

A wearable electrical nerve stimulation device can provide relief to people experiencing the persistent pain and fatigue linked to long COVID, according to new research. A wearable electrical nerve ...

A clinically meaningful, significant 4.2-point greater reduction was seen in PSQI in the active taVNS vs the sham group. (HealthDay News) — Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) ...

Electrical muscle stimulation involves sending electrical impulses through the skin. This stimulation may provide benefits, such as helping repair tissue and strengthening the muscles. Share on ...