“The findings indicate that electrical signals in the vagus nerve activate a cholinergic signal promoting Alox15-dependent lipid mediator biosynthesis and accelerating resolution of inflammation, providing additional insights into neural regulation […]
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Potential Treatment for Autoimmune Disease
“Kevin Tracey, a neurosurgeon at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, New York, … says that electrical stimulation could represent a better way to treat autoimmune diseases, such […]
Vagus Nerve Discovery May Lead to Treating Painful Autoimmune Diseases
“Our new finding clearly shows that the vagus nerve carries immune-related signals, which makes it a good target for bioelectronic treatment for autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease […]
Vagus nerve stimulation reduces rheumatoid arthritis
“Clinical trial data demonstrates stimulating the vagus nerve with an implantable bioelectronic device significantly improved measures of disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).”