therapies

ObjectiveTo observe the clinical effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in drug-refractory paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH).MethodsThis case report describes the clinical course of a 63-year-old male with PSH following intracerebral hemorrhage. PSH episodes were characterized by tachypnea, tachycardia, hypertension, and increased muscle tone. After 2 weeks of…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints and can cause severe deformities, progressive destruction of joint structures, and significant functional impact. Although several mechanisms are known, the etiology is multifactorial and three times more women than men are affected. In addition to the joints, the disease can affect other syst…

Innovative VR therapy from USC ICT supports veterans on their journey to healing In the July–August 2025 issue of American Essence, a moving feature titled “The Day That Changed Everything” chronicles the post-combat journey of a U.S. Marine as he seeks healing after trauma. Among the therapeutic tools highlighted is BRAVEMIND, a virtual reality exposure therapy system developed […]

A team of Northwestern investigators has demonstrated that injection of anti-inflammatory peptide amphiphiles into intestinal lesions can reduce inflammation in an animal model of Crohn’s disease. The post Novel Injectable Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Crohn’s Disease appeared first on News Center .