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Mark S George¹, Z Nahas, D E Bohning

¹502 North, IOP, Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, 67 President Street, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.

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Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) research is rapidly expanding beyond epilepsy. Understanding VNS neurobiology and parameters is guiding new clinical applications for various diseases.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Neuromodulation
Medical Technology

Background:

Significant expansion in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) preclinical and clinical research over the past five years.
VNS research growth coincides with advancements in other brain stimulation therapies like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Current VNS research extends beyond its established use in epilepsy to explore novel therapeutic indications.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the recent advancements in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) research.
To highlight the growing understanding of VNS neurobiology and its relationship to stimulation parameters.
To explore the potential of VNS for treating conditions beyond epilepsy.

Main Methods:

Review of recent preclinical and clinical studies on vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).
Analysis of VNS research in the context of other brain stimulation techniques.
Examination of the influence of VNS parameters (frequency, intensity, pulse width, duration, dose) on therapeutic effects.

Main Results:

Rapid increase in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) research, particularly in the last year.
Emerging understanding of how VNS parameters influence neurobiological effects.
Identification of potential new clinical applications for VNS in various diseases.

Conclusions:

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a rapidly evolving field with expanding therapeutic potential.
A deeper understanding of VNS neurobiology and parameter optimization is crucial for clinical translation.
VNS shows promise for treating a broader range of conditions beyond epilepsy.