# Vagus nerve stimulation may tame autoimmune diseases

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/vagus-nerve-stimulation-may-tame-autoimmune-diseases/
- Published: 2025-02-04T09:45:57-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image caption: An illustration of the Vagus nerve, which is part of the autonomic nervous system. © Sebastian Kaulitzki / Science Photo Library / Getty Images Plus. Article by Jon Hamilton. NPR – February 3, 2025. Tiny pulses of electricity may provide the next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they are showing promise in people with arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, including Crohn’s, and multiple sclerosis. Currently, autoimmune diseases are […] Click here to view original web page at www.npr.org