Neck implant could help stroke patients regain hand movements
A matchbox-sized neck implant that delivers stimulating bursts of electricity could help stroke patients regain hand movements, scientists claim. The ‘Vivistim’ device, from Texas-based biotech firm MicroTransponder, stimulates the vagus nerve – a large nerve running from the head and neck to the abdomen. Vivistim stimulates the vagus nerve while the patient is undergoing rehabilitative movement, … Read more