Abstract Objectives Pediatric acute pancreatitis (AP), Crohn's disease (CD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are associated with gut dysbiosis, but differences and similarities between conditions are unknown. We hypothesized that gut microbial ecology would differ across these disorders. Methods Stool was collected from 120 subjects (AP [n = 30], CD
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Efficacy of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Mao ZC, Lv YZ, Shen QH, Chen G.
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Ameliorating Effects and Autonomic Mechanisms of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Abdominal Pain in Patients With Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. [PDF]
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Pregabalin Efficacy in Treatment of Chronic Neurogenic Cough
The use of neuromodulators for chronic cough has increased; however, the choice of medication, dosing regimen, and duration are still unclear. This longitudinal study of 95 adults taking pregabalin, 75 mg twice daily, for CNC demonstrated 78% improvement or resolution of cough, 17% unchanged, 1% worse cough, with a mean of 6 weeks of therapy, and only ...
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Vagus nerve-driven microbiota homeostasis: a promising integrative add-on therapy for neurodevelopmental disorders. [PDF]
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Laryngeal Cryotherapy for Neurogenic Cough: Safety, Feasibility, and Prospective Outcomes
A prospective clinical trial investigated the safety and clinical outcomes of office‐based selective laryngeal cryotherapy for patients with refractory chronic cough. Patient were followed for 6 months posttreatment and had durable improvement in cough severity index and urge‐to‐cough scores and no serious long term adverse effects.
Shumon I. Dhar +6 more
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Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for disorders of consciousness: a narrative review of neurophysiological mechanisms, clinical evidence, and future directions. [PDF]
Mei S, Fu G, Gao R, Li W.
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Supraglottic Botulinum Toxin Injection Improves Symptoms of Laryngeal Sensory Dysfunction
In this retrospective cohort of 80 patients with refractory laryngeal sensory symptoms, supraglottic botulinum toxin type A significantly improved Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Questionnaire, Reflux Symptom Index, and Cough Severity Index scores at a mean of 5.2 weeks, while Voice Handicap Index‐10 scores remained unchanged.
Daniel Novakovic +3 more
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Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Vagus Nerve Block for Postoperative Opioid Consumption After Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
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