Vagus nerve stimulation

Breakthrough Nerve Implant Rouses Man From 15-Year Coma

It’s hard to believe his eyes. A French man stuck in a vegetative state since a 2001 accident began to show signs of life after doctors installed an experimental implant to stimulate his vagus nerve. Six months later, the 35-year-old is classified as “minimally conscious” and can follow movements with his eyes. He reportedly even cried in response to music. Researchers hope this high-profile case could help secure funding for clinical trials — and potentially change the lives of the millions who sustain traumatic brain injuries every year. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ After 15 Years in a Vegetative State, Nerve Stimulation Restores Consciousness by Neuroscience News Researchers have been able to restore consciousness to a patient who has been in a vegetative state for 15 years. The groundbreaking study utilized vagus nerve stimulation to help restore consciousness to the patient. Read more of this post