Abstract #17: Microscopic Magnetic Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve: Initial Recordings

Introduction: In this recent study we have employed a novel type of stimulation, micro-magnetic stimulation ( μMS), for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). Electrical VNS is commonly used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy, depression, and headache. However, oxidation/reduction reactions at the electrode-tissue interface can result in damage and reduce the efficacy of stimulation, while concerns regarding device and tissue damage prevent patients with VNS implants from receiving the diagnostic benefits of imaging devices such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research