Although excision of the MIS and brachial fascia is required in any ulnar nerve transposition procedure to prevent iatrogenic neural compression, [22,23] the potential for medial triceps ...

Chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, decreased immune function, depression, and anxiety. Unfortunately, the tools we use to monitor stress are often ...

Pairing targeted vagus nerve stimulation with physical therapy seems to help people who are partially paralysed from spinal cord injuries regain the ability to perform some everyday activities ...

When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs ...

Discover how a new dental floss can detect stress by measuring cortisol in saliva, offering a simple way to monitor health at home. You already know when you are feeling highly stressed, but low ...

An endoscopic neurectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that strategically cuts the medial branch nerves (small nerves on your facet joints). We offer endoscopic neurectomies for low back pain.

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Iatrogenic Snapping of the Medial Head of the Triceps After Ulnar Nerve Transposition . Robert J. Spinner, MD, Gerard T. Gabel, MD . Disclosures. J South Orthop Assoc. 2001;10(4) ...

Implantable vagus nerve stimulation devices have long been used to treat epilepsy, depression and stroke. A new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets promises to relieve stress and improve sleep.

Using the right floss is a crucial part of your daily dental routine—but one of the most trusted brands might not be all it’s cracked up to be. TikToker @thetoothfairyispretty, who is also a ...

In 1997 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device that can be surgically implanted under the collarbone and linked to a wire wrapped around the nerve.

The Power of the Vagus Nerve. The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, often called the “rest and digest” system because it helps the body relax after periods of stress ...