Methods and systems for reducing inflammation by neuromodulation and administration of an anti-inflammatory drug
US9662490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein are devices, systems and method of treating inflammation by vagus nerve stimulation and the delivery of an anti-inflammatory drug. In particular, described herein are methods of treating inflammation including the steps of stimulating a subject's inflammatory reflex to inhibit the immune response and administering an anti-inflammatory drug.
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