A new rehabilitation trial in the United Kingdom is testing a small ear device that stimulates the vagus nerve while patients practice arm exercises. About half of stroke survivors experience lasting arm weakness. Early results show the simple, non-invasive treatment can improve recovery and allow therapy to continue safely at home.
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Pequeño dispositivo en la oreja ayuda a recuperar movilidad tras ictus

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Casi la mitad de los sobrevivientes de un ictus presentan debilidad en el brazo. Un ensayo clínico en el Reino Unido está probando un pequeño dispositivo colocado en la oreja con buenos resultados iniciales. E dispositivo estimula el nervio vago mientras los pacientes realizan ejercicios de rehabilitación y permite continuar la terapia en casa.

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