Tracey published the results of a study of 18 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who were still experiencing symptoms despite taking drugs.
The patients were fitted with a vagus nerve stimulator targeting the fibres in their necks... leading to an improvement in their symptoms.
if researchers can find an effective way to tap into the vagus nerve – the benefits could be great.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/aug/23/the-key-to-depression-obesity-alcoholism-and-more-why-the-vagus-nerve-is-so-exciting-to-scientists
#health #medicine #science
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