Given its non-invasive nature, there is increasing interest in the use of transcutaneous vagus
nerve stimulation (tVNS) across basic, translational and clinical research …

Several studies have illustrated that transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) can
elicit therapeutic effects that are similar to those produced by its invasive counterpart, vagus …

Background Stress-induced neuroinflammation was considered to play a critical role in the
pathogenesis of depression. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a …

Given the high prevalence of individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder, along with
the elevated rate of relapse following treatment initiation, investigating novel approaches …

The vagus nerve, the great wanderer, is involved in numerous processes throughout the
body and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has the potential to modulate many of these …

Whether in the West or the East, the connection between the ear and the rest of the body has
been explored for a long time. Especially in the past century or more, the relevant theoretical …

Non‐invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve
stimulation (taVNS), have considerable potential for clinical use. Beneficial effects of taVNS …

Background Dysfunction of the thalamocortical connectivity network is thought to underlie
the pathophysiology of the migraine. This current study aimed to explore the thalamocortical …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread increases in mental health problems,
including anxiety and depression. The development of these and other psychiatric disorders …

Background The therapeutic potential of transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) is currently
being explored for numerous clinical applications. However, optimized response for different …