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During surgery for VNS, your surgeon will implant a small battery-powered device -- about the size of a silver dollar -- in your chest. It works like a pacemaker. Another incision is made on the left ...

A new recovery approach is gaining attention, and for good reason.

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a noninvasive treatment that can help migraine. It may also be safe and effective for treatment-resistant depression and OCD, but the FDA hasn’t yet approved it for ...

VNS is the process of electrically stimulating the vagus nerve via a surgically implanted device. It is generally safe, but may cause temporary side effects, such as hoarseness, coughing, and ...

Credit: Getty Images. Research indicates that stimulation of the left vagus nerve have been shown to improve depression symptoms. Vagus nerve stimulation is now being revisited as an adjunct treatment ...

Although the condition is rare and cases are limited, researchers were able to generally conclude vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) serves as a well-tolerated intervention. In a recent perspective piece, ...

Vagus nerve stimulation has generally been used to treat epilepsy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved VNS in 2005 as an option for people with treatment-resistant depression. The ...