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Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Refractory Epilepsy
Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 1995 The tolerance and efficacy of periodic left vagal nerve (VN) stimulation in 12 children with medically intractable epilepsies are reported from the Sections of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO.
J Gordon Millichap
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EEG Reactivity Predicts Individual Efficacy of Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Intractable Epileptics
Frontiers in Neurology, 2019 Background: Chronic vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) is a well-established non-pharmacological treatment option for drug-resistant epilepsy. This study sought to develop a statistical model for prediction of VNS efficacy.
M. Brázdil +8 more
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Fiber‐type soft bioelectronics for wearable and implantable sensing and therapy
BMEMat, EarlyView.Fiber‐type soft bioelectronics are emerging as versatile platforms for wearable and implantable health monitoring and therapeutic applications. These bioelectronics use organic and inorganic matrices combined with advanced fillers, which feature high conductivity, electrochemical sensitivity, softness, and biocompatibility.
Haneul Kim +5 more
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New players in the preventive treatment of migraine. [PDF]
, 2015 Migraine is a common, chronic disorder of the brain causing much disability, as well as personal, familial and societal impact. Several oral preventive agents are available in different countries for the prevention of migraine, but none have performed ...
Mitsikostas, Dimos D, Rapoport, Alan M
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American Journal of Physiology - Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 2020 BACKGROUND & AIMS Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) was reported to improve TNBS-induced colitis in rats. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the SNS anti-inflammatory effect is mediated via the local sacral splanchnic nerve or the spinal ...
L. Tu +4 more
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Neuronal differentiation and tissue engineering strategies for central neurous system injury repair
BMEMat, EarlyView.This review outlines tissue engineering advances for central nervous system (CNS) injury treatment, focusing on three core components: seed cells, inductive factors, and scaffold materials, with evaluation of their respective strengths and limitations. Tissue engineering for CNS injury repair.
Zhuqing Xia +9 more
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Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2018 Background and Objectives: Bidirectional signaling between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain is vital for maintaining whole-body homeostasis. Moreover, emerging evidence implicates vagal afferent signaling in the modulation of host physiology by ...
Maria M. Buckley +3 more
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Schwannoma of the cervical vagus nerve: A rare benign neurogenic tumor [PDF]
, 2013 A schwannoma, also known as an acoustic neuroma, is a benign nerve sheath tumor composed of schwann cells, which normally produce the insulating myelin sheath covering the peripheral nerves.
AKIN, Istemihan +4 more
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Alteration of colonic excitatory tachykininergic motility and enteric inflammation following dopaminergic nigrostriatal neurodegeneration [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is frequently associated with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, including constipation and defecatory dysfunctions. The mechanisms underlying such disorders are still largely unknown, although the occurrence of a bowel ...
Antonioli, Luca +13 more
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Brain Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Neurological disorders represent a critical domain within global health, necessitating advanced interventions to address complex pathologies such as tumors, functional disorders, and cerebrovascular diseases. Despite the proven benefits of early intervention, current treatment paradigms face significant challenges: (1) limited precision in ...
Qing Ye +14 more
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