Integrated, international efforts under ElectRx program blend mapping of neural circuits and development of novel bio-electrical interfaces. DARPA has selected seven teams of researchers to begin work on the Agency’s Electrical Prescriptions (ElectRx) program, which has as its goal the development of a closed-loop system that treats diseases by modulating the activity of peripheral nerves.Continue reading “Closed Loop System Could Detect and Heal Disease by Modulating Peripheral Nerve Activity”
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Summary: A new study reports vagus nerve stimulation reduces symptoms of RA, cytokine levels and inflammation. Source: Northwell Health. Clinical trial data published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) demonstrates stimulating the vagus nerve with an implantable bioelectronic device significantly improved measures of disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Continue reading “Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms”
Brain to immune system communication
Valentin A Pavlov,1 Hong Wang,1 Christopher J Czura,1 Steven G Friedman,1,2 and Kevin J Tracey1 Abstract This review outlines the mechanisms underlying the interaction between the nervous and immune systems of the host in response to an immune challenge. The main focus is the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, which we recently described as a novel functionContinue reading “Brain to immune system communication”