Tuesday, 2 August 2016

Bioelectronic nerve stimulator eases rheumatoid arthritis

Electronic nerve stimulation has had a calming effect on rheumatoid arthritis, beating the best drugs in some patients. The study involved implanting signal generator connected to the vagus nerve. Stimulation was found to reduced the production of proteins called cytokines. “This is a real breakthrough in our ability to help people suffering from inflammatory diseases,” said ...

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from Electronics Weekly http://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/bioelectronic-nerve-stimulator-eases-rheumatoid-arthritis-2016-08/

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