Systems and methods for percutaneous nerve stimulation
US11083892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36114
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems and methods relating to neuromodulation. In particular, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for minimally invasive, targeted, vagus nerve stimulation (pVNS), and the efficacy of this approach with respect to microglial activation and the amelioration of cognitive dysfunction. The systems and methods of neuromodulation disclosed herein can be used to facilitate the treatment of various diseases associated with pathological neural activity.
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