Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also Known As Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)

This study looked at whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a brain area called the lateral hypothalamus could help control severe obesity. Three people who already had DBS electrodes implanted took part. Researchers measured changes in their metabolic rate to find the best stim…

This pilot study tested a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve (nVNS) in patients hospitalized with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury. The goal was to see if adding nVNS to standard care could prevent severe lung inflammation and the need for a breathing mach…