Full Post A recently published article in Frontiers in Neuroscience examines the potential of vagus nerve stimulation as an integrative add-on therapy for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and epilepsy. The authors describe the microbiota–gut–brain axis as a bidirectional communication network connecting the gastrointestinal system and the brain through neural, immune,…

Vagus Nerve Society Position Statement: WISeR Model and VNS for Epilepsy   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has announced the 6-year WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) pilot, which applies AI-driven prior authorization to select “low-value” services in Medicare FFS. Beginning January 2026 in six states (Texas, New Jersey, Washington, Ohio, Arizona…

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