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Variable Effects of Vagus Nerve Stimulator Cycling on Vocal Fold Motion: A Videographic Case Series

This case series examines eight patients experiencing dysphonia after vagus nerve stimulator placement, highlighting variable and transient vocal fold motion changes during device cycling.

Aug 31, 2026
Neurology

Sustained Upper Limb Recovery with Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation Two Years Post-Stroke: Insights from the VNS-REHAB Trial

Paired vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) combined with rehabilitation achieves significant and durable improvements in upper extremity function, participation, and quality of life up to two years after chronic ischemic stroke, highlighting its

Jul 16, 2026
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ESTIVAL Trial: Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Erosive Hand Osteoarthritis Falls Short of Primary Endpoint but Shows Signals in Inflammatory Subgroups

The ESTIVAL trial investigated transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) for erosive hand osteoarthritis. While the primary pain reduction endpoint was not met, the therapy proved safe and showed potential efficacy in patient

Feb 19, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

Miniaturized Closed-Loop Vagus Nerve Stimulation Drives Significant Functional Recovery in Chronic Stroke

A randomized trial demonstrates that a 50-fold smaller, closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation (CLV) system is safe and significantly improves upper limb function in chronic stroke patients, with functional gains doubling during extended home-

Jan 22, 2026
Clinical Updates

Long-Term Outcomes of Vagus Nerve Stimulation Paired With Upper Extremity Rehabilitation After Stroke

This study evaluates the lasting benefits of vagus nerve stimulation combined with rehabilitation for stroke patients suffering from upper extremity impairments.

Aug 17, 2025
Neurology

Enhancing Exercise Capacity Through Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial

A randomized trial demonstrates that non-invasive transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation improves peak oxygen uptake and exercise performance in healthy volunteers, highlighting its potential as a safe and scalable method to boost cardiores

Aug 13, 2025
Clinical Updates

FDA Approves First Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device for Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Horizons for Refractory Disease

The FDA has approved the first vagus nerve stimulation device for moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis unresponsive to biologic or synthetic DMARDs, offering a novel neuromodulatory approach to disease management.

Jul 31, 2025Sign in to read

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