The array of end organ innervations of the vagus nerve, coupled with increased basic
science evidence, has led to vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) being explored as a …

Nitric oxide (NO) from endothelial NO synthase importantly contributes to vascular
homeostasis. Reduced NO production or increased scavenging during disease conditions …

Smart rings provide unique opportunities for continuous physiological measurement. They
are easy to wear, provide little burden in comparison to other smart wearables, are suitable …

Background Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is currently used to treat refractory epilepsy and
is being investigated as a potential therapy for a range of conditions, including heart failure …

Understanding the contribution of the autonomic nervous system to cerebral blood flow
(CBF) control is challenging, and interpretations are unclear. The identification of calcium …

4. Dr. Gregory Kaltsas MD FRCP (Lon) is a Professor in General Medicine and
Endocrinology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He was …

This article is aimed at addressing the current state-of-the-art in epidemiology,
pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures and treatment options for appropriate management …

Standard functional assessment of autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity on
cardiovascular control relies on spectral analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) series …

Previous research has extensively documented several benefits of interacting with nature.
Biophilic design applications aimed at connecting the built environment back to nature have …

Objectives. We sought to determine if reported racial discrimination was associated with
medication nonadherence among African Americans with hypertension and if distrust of …