Exploring the potential of vagus nerve stimulation in treating brain diseases: a review of immunologic benefits and neuroprotective efficacy
Jin Z, Dong J, Wang Y, Liu Y
European Journal of Medical Research · 2023
Key finding
Recent studies have found that VNS can inhibit inflammation, promote neuroprotection, help maintain the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, have multisystemic modulatory effects, and even transmit signals from the gut flora to the brain.
- Condition
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Narrative / Scoping Review
- Participants
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Cite this study
Jin, Z., Dong, J., Wang, Y., & Liu, Y. (2023). Exploring the potential of vagus nerve stimulation in treating brain diseases: a review of immunologic benefits and neuroprotective efficacy. European Journal of Medical Research, 28(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01439-2
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