Technology term
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
A therapy that delivers controlled electrical pulses to the vagus nerve, usually through an implanted electrode, to influence connected neural circuits. It is used for selected conditions such as epilepsy and treatment-resistant depression, with benefits and risks depending on the indication and device programming.
English
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Arabic
تحفيز العصب الحائر
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Scientists Mapped 60 Human Vagus Nerves to Help Make Stimulation More Precise