......- Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), an approved treatment for medically refractory epilepsy, has been shown to cause apneas and shallow breaths (hypopneas) during sleep, but these effects are ameliorated by reducing VNS stimulus frequency. In addition, VNS has been shown to reduce daytime sleepiness in epilepsy patients. These findings emphasize the interconnections of the vagus nerve with brainstem networks that regulate respiration and alertness
howdydave - October 26, 2005 02:53 PM (GMT)
Howdy Birdbomb!
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VNS has been shown to reduce daytime sleepiness in epilepsy patients.
Hmmm...
About the same effect as staying awake by sticking your finger in an electrical outlet in the wall, eh? :sleepy: ---> : th_idea :