Vagus Nerve Stimulation as a Potential Therapy in Early Alzheimer's Disease: A Review
Vargas-Caballero M, Warming H, Walker R, Holmes C, Cruickshank G, Patel B
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience · 2022
Key finding
Whether invasive or non-invasive VNS can produce a significant improvement on memory function and whether its effects can modify the progression of AD will require further investigation.
- Condition
- Neuroplasticity
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Narrative / Scoping Review
- Participants
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Cite this study
Vargas-Caballero, M., Warming, H., Walker, R., Holmes, C., Cruickshank, G., & Patel, B. (2022). Vagus Nerve Stimulation as a Potential Therapy in Early Alzheimer's Disease: A Review. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 16. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2022.866434
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