Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society
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To report a retrospective review of the longer-term results of peripheral neuromodulation in 12 patients with significant chronic sacroiliac joint pain who had previously failed multiple conservative and interventional pain therapies. ⋯ This initial case series has highlighted that SIJ neuromodulation results in the reduction in pain intensity and improved functionality in patients who have already failed conventional medical management and interventional techniques, including RF denervation. These preliminary results merit a prospective randomized trial of peripheral neuromodulation.
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Until now, the vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) treatment in epilepsy has consisted of two different modes: normal and magnet stimulation. A new vagus nerve stimulator model (106 AspireSR®, LivaNova, Houston, TX, USA) also allows automatic stimulation (AutoStim). The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of autostimulation on seizure frequencies together with energy consumption. ⋯ VNS with AutoStim achieves maintenance of prior-established seizure control with markedly less energy consumption and can also improve seizure control as compared to former stimulator model.
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation has been widely used in patients with dysphagia. However, obtaining sufficient hyoid bone movement through surface electrodes seems difficult. The aim of this study was to evaluate hyoid bone movement at rest through peripheral magnetic stimulation of the suprahyoid muscles in normal individuals. ⋯ Peripheral magnetic stimulation is noninvasive and easy to perform. It does not require skin preparation, facilitates sufficient hyoid bone movement, and causes minimum level of pain.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
An Acute Randomized Controlled Trial of Noninvasive Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Essential Tremor.
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a wrist-worn peripheral nerve stimulation device in patients with essential tremor (ET) in a single in-office session. ⋯ Peripheral nerve stimulation in ET may provide a safe, well-tolerated, and effective treatment for transient relief of hand tremor symptoms.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Elevation of Lower Esophageal Sphincter Pressure With Acute Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation Synchronized With Inspiration.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common esophageal disorder. Transcutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEA), as a needleless method of electroacupuncture (EA) has been reported to improve hypotensive lower esophageal sphincters pressure (LESP) in GERD. Synchronized TEA (STEA) with inspiration has been revealed to be more effective than TEA in enhancing vagal tone. ⋯ The authors reported no conflict of interest.