Cognitive Science

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Neuroimmunomodulation of vagus nerve stimulation and the therapeutic implications

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a technology that provides electrical stimulation to the cervical vagus nerve and can be applied in the treatment of a wide variety of neuropsychiatric and systemic diseases. VNS exerts its effect by stimulating vagal afferent and efferent fibers, which project upward to the brainstem nuclei and the relayed circuits and […]

Published on July 6, 2023

The Hidden Struggles of Pain in Huntington’s Disease

Pain in Huntington’s disease is frequently overlooked and under-researched due to the focus on motor and cognitive decline. It’s like trying to solve a puzzle without considering all the pieces – we need to acknowledge and understand pain as a significant component of the disease. Just like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered, it […]

Published on July 6, 2023