Tag J.P. Errico

Neurology

Insulin Resistance, Glucose Metabolism, Inflammation, and the Role of Neuromodulation as a Therapy for Type-2 Diabetes

Overview Invasive stimulation of the 10th cranial nerve (vagus nerve) has demonstrated a beneficial effect in patients with elevated, body mass indices (BMI) and glucose intolerance/insulin resistance ( ). A review of the scientific literature provides at least two key…

Neuromodulation
March 6, 2024

Neurology

The Role of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Central and Peripheral Pain Disorders and Related Comorbid Somatoform Conditions

History and Background of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Stimulation of the carotid sinus and the vagus nerve (VN) by manual manipulation (deep carotid massage) has a long history of use for the treatment of medical conditions ranging from supraventricular tachycardia…

Neuromodulation
March 6, 2024

Neurology

Neurostimulation for Asthma

Introduction When one considers electricity a digital drug , it becomes evident that any innervated organ should be amenable to neuromodulation. The field of neuromodulation is expanding greatly, with novel targets constantly being explored, from cardiac disease to urinary incontinence.…

Neuromodulation
March 6, 2024