Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Management of Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Systematic Review of Advances in Animal Research and Clinical Applications
The systematic review highlights the potential of VNS as a therapeutic approach for managing neurodegenerative diseases. The efficacy of VNS in animal models of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases involves both neuroprotection and anti-neuroinflammation, while additional protective mechanisms require further exploration.
Authors
- Brandon Edelbach
- Lei Huang
- Warren Boling
Institutions
- Loma Linda University Medical Center (US)
- Loma Linda University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Alzheimer Research
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2174/0115672050373772251103053036
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 30.63