Video: Vagus nerve stimulation
It’s called vagus nerve stimulation. Surgeons implant a device near the collarbone and run a wire to the vagus nerve. When the device fires it stimulates that nerve to send signals to the brain. This increases activity in areas that control mood.
Last Updated Nov 17, 2020
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