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Vagal nerve stimulation for headache

Current Opinion in Neurology, 2023
Purpose of review Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) is emerging as a probable therapeutic option for headache. Several questions remain on the mechanism of action, device parameters, efficacy, duration of treatment and long-term safety.
Srikant, Venkatakrishnan, Pravin, Thomas
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Increased Rat Serum Corticosterone Suggests Immunomodulation by Stimulation of the Vagal Nerve

open access: yesJournal of Neuroimmunology, 2009
The role of the vagal nerve within the immune system has not been fully elucidated. Vagal afferents connect to several central nervous system structures, including the hypothalamus.
Kristl Vonck, Robrecht Raedt
exaly   +2 more sources

Vagal nerve stimulation in children

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, 2000
Vagal nerve stimulation is a new therapeutic option for patients with medically refractory epilepsy. The FDA approved the NeuroCybernetic Prosthesis (NCP) in July 1997 for use in adults and adolescents over the age of 12 years with medically refractory epilepsy.
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Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Epileptic Encephalopathies

Pediatrics, 1999
Objective. To study the effect of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) in children with epileptic encephalopathies. Methods and Materials. All children receiving VNS during a 2-year period at our center were studied prospectively for changes in seizure ...
A P, Parker   +5 more
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The Effect of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Voice

The Laryngoscope, 2001
AbstractObjective Vagal nerve stimulation therapy through implanted vagal nerve stimulators is an accepted therapy for refractory seizure disorders. One significant side effect of vagal nerve stimulation is voice change. This study evaluates the impact that these voice changes have on patients' lives, and the physiological effects that vagal nerve ...
S J, Charous   +3 more
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