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

Depending on the degree of impairment, motor rehabilitation training led by a trained therapist is the most effective therapy for helping individuals regain lost skills. According to the CDC, someone ...

Use of vagal nerve stimulation in combination with intense physical rehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke led to improved hand and arm function, with benefits maintained out to 1 year, latest ...

The first-ever vagal nerve stimulation system for chronic ischemic stroke rehabilitation has received approval through the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) most stringent pathway. The vagal ...

As one of the most primitive parts of our nervous system, the vagus nerve controls many aspects of the body that are completely outside our control. As one of the most primitive parts of our nervous ...

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HOUSTON, Texas — An implanted device that stimulates the vagus nerve has shown promising improvement of arm function in stroke patients in a second small clinical study. While the primary endpoint — ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a woman who’s constantly on-the-go, regulating my nervous system is key for my well-being. So, when I ...

Imbalanced autonomic function, characterized by reduced vagal activity and sympathetic dominance, is increasingly recognized in various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The vagus nerve, a key ...