Methods for improving learning or memory by vagus nerve stimulation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6556868
APP PUB NO 20020099418A1
SERIAL NO

10047237

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Methods of improving memory and learning in humans and animals by vagus nerve stimulation are provided. These methods comprise selecting an appropriate human or animal subject and applying to the subject's vagus nerve an electrical stimulation signal having parameter values effective in modulating the electrical activity of the vagus nerve in a manner so as to modulate the activity of preselected portions of the brain.

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  • BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Browning, Ronald A Carbondale, IL 4 1134
Clark, Kevin B Murphysboro, IL 4 1134
Jensen, Robert A Carbondale, IL 13 1239
Naritoku, Dean K Springfield, IL 4 1134
Smith, Douglas C Carbondale, IL 27 1632
Terry, Jr Reese S Houston, TX 23 13988

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