#824: What Most Has My Attention Right Now — Credible (vs. Bogus) Vagus Nerve Stimulation
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Dr. Kevin Tracy explains vagus nerve stimulation for treating inflammatory diseases, covering FDA-approved implants, bioelectronic medicine mechanisms, patient outcomes, and distinguishing legitimate devices from ineffective alternatives.
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Tracy describes discovering that a drug injected into animal brains unexpectedly reduced body inflammation, leading to the realization that brain signals through vagus nerve control systemic immune responses.
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“Setpoint Medical FDA Approval: New implantable device treats rheumatoid arthritis by stimulating vagus nerve fibers that suppress cytokine production by approximately seventy percent while maintaining immune function.”
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