Vestibular schwannomas, or acoustic neuromas, are noncancerous tumors that develop on the nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. While benign, these tumors can lead to symptoms like ...

Labyrinthectomy was performed in 25.3%. Vestibular neurectomy and intratympanic steroid injection (minor surgery) were reported with an equal frequency of 20.7%. The least frequent applied surgical ...

The flow of electrical impulses is directed from the source of the pain along nerve fibers that connect to sensory neurons. Sensory neurons can also support complex movements like picking up utensils, ...

Objective: To investigate the effects of low-level auricular vagus nerve stimulation (LL-aVNS) on blood pressure and heart rate in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Methods: A total of 22 ...

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must ...

Summary: Synchronizing vagus nerve stimulation with natural body rhythms, such as the heartbeat and breathing, significantly improves its effectiveness. This “electric pill” technique uses ear-mounted ...

"The total number of Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases increased to 73, comprising 47 and 26 women. Of these, 14 are on ventilator support," said an official. Pune has reported six new suspected cases ...

Cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) are rising in Maharashtra’s Pune. In just a week, the total number of the immunological nerve disorder has risen to 67, as per Pune Municipal Corporation. Of ...

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