High-resolution computational modeling of the current flow in the outer ear during transcutaneous auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2021.09.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Transcutaneous auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) applies low-intensity electrical current to the ear with the intention of activating the auricular branch of the Vagus nerve. The sensitivity and selectivity of stimulation applied to the… read more here.
Keywords: tavns; stimulation; current flow; vagus nerve ... See more keywords
Effects of sub-threshold transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on cerebral blood flow
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-03401-w
Abstract: Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has shown promise as a non-invasive alternative to vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with implantable devices, which has been used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy and treatment-resistant depression. Prior work has… read more here.
Keywords: nerve stimulation; vagus nerve; threshold tavns; sub threshold ... See more keywords
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation may elicit anti-inflammatory actions through activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in humans
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DOI: 10.1152/physiol.2023.38.s1.5734481
Abstract: Introduction: Since the discovery of the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has been suggested as a treatment option for chronic inflammatory conditions. This pathway relies on efferent vagal nerve fibers. Invasive cervical VNS… read more here.
Keywords: anti inflammatory; physiology; vagus nerve; tavns ... See more keywords
Different modulation effects of 1 Hz and 20 Hz transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on the functional connectivity of the periaqueductal gray in patients with migraine
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DOI: 10.1186/s12967-021-03024-9
Abstract: Background A growing body of evidence suggests that transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) may relieve symptoms of migraineurs. Frequency is one of the key stimulation parameters. The aim of this study is to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: tavns; modulation; transcutaneous auricular; stimulation ... See more keywords
The effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on HRV in healthy young people
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263833
Abstract: Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has shown positive effects on a variety of diseases. Considering that decreased heart rate variability (HRV) is closely associated with morbidity and mortality for a variety of diseases, it… read more here.
Keywords: transcutaneous auricular; auricular vagus; hrv; vagus nerve ... See more keywords
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation augments postprandial inhibition of ghrelin
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DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15253
Abstract: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) facilitates weight loss in animals and patients treated with VNS for depression or epilepsy. Likewise, chronic transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) reduces weight gain and improves glucose tolerance in Zucker diabetic fatty… read more here.
Keywords: ghrelin; heart rate; transcutaneous auricular; tavns ... See more keywords
Transcutaneous auricular vagus stimulation (taVNS) improves human working memory performance under sleep deprivation stress
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4186445
Abstract: Many human activities require high cognitive performance over long periods, while impairments induced by sleep deprivation influence various aspects of cognitive abilities, including working memory (WM), attention, and processing speed. Based on previous research, vagal… read more here.
Keywords: working memory; sleep deprivation; stimulation; tavns ... See more keywords
Effects of Sub-threshold Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cingulate Cortex and Insula Resting-state Functional Connectivity
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DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.862443
Abstract: Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), a non-invasive alternative to vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with implantable devices, has shown promise in treating disorders such as depression, migraine, and insomnia. Studies of these disorders with resting-state… read more here.
Keywords: cingulate cortex; frequency; threshold tavns; vagus nerve ... See more keywords
Early Fractional Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuation Can Predict the Efficacy of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Treatment for Migraine Without Aura
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DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2022.778139
Abstract: Migraine is a common primary headache disorder. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has been verified to be effective in patients with migraine without aura (MWoA). However, there are large interindividual differences in patients’ responses… read more here.
Keywords: transcutaneous auricular; falff; treatment; tavns ... See more keywords
Ear your heart: transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on heart rate variability in healthy young participants
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14447
Abstract: Background Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) stimulating the auricular branch of the vagus nerve along a well-defined neuroanatomical pathway, has promising therapeutic efficacy. Potentially, taVNS can modulate autonomic responses. Specifically, taVNS can induce more… read more here.
Keywords: hrv; vagus nerve; stimulation; heart ... See more keywords