Cognitive Impairment
Groundbreaking Technologies for Life
There is no drug therapy approved to treat cognitive impairment. Medicines used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease have been tried. Some studies have found that using these drugs for cognitive impairment is helpful, while others have concluded that there is no benefit. It has been noted that the use of other drugs, including NSAIDs, Ginkgo, Biloba and vitamin E, does not provide a great benefit.
tVNS Effect Mechanism
There are many clinical studies in recent years that cognitive disorders are caused by inflammation in the brain. Although the basic efficacy mechanism of tVNS has not been fully resolved, our new generation devices in 2021 became the first neuromodulation therapy approved for cognitive impairment in the world, due to both its benefits in the treatment of inflammation and the increase in neuroplasticity.
Types of Cognitive Disorder
Dementia
It is the inadequacies experienced in language, skills and orientation, especially forgetfulness. Dementia is a family that includes many different types. There are Alzheimer's, dementia due to chronic cerebrovascular disease, alcoholic dementia, depressive dementia, dementia due to infections, etc. Dementia occurs as a result of general deterioration of the upper level functions of the cerebral cortex, especially over 75 years of age, with advancing age.
Treatment Options for Cognitive Disorder
Improving memory and attention processes by increasing prefrontal cortex and hippocampal activity
Increasing attention and alertness via the noradrenergic system
Protecting nerve cells with anti-inflammatory effects (neuroprotection)
Reducing stress-induced cognitive impairment by increasing parasympathetic activity
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Findings from Neuroimaging Studies
What is Cognitive Impairment?
The shrinkage caused by the loss of cells in the brain causes various functional disorders. These dysfunctions may manifest as dementia, Alzheimer, and mild cognitive impairment, which are common in people ives. People with cognitive impairment are at high risk for Alzheimer and dementia. When adequate precautions are taken, cognitive impairment may regress, and it is possible for these people to lead a normal life.
Targeted Cognitive Benefits with tVNS®
Memory
Improvement in short-term and long-term memory
Attention
Increased attention and concentration
Learning
Increased capacity to learn new information
Cognitive development
Improvement in mental flexibility and decision-making processes
Focusing
Reduction of stress-induced cognitive clouding
These effects make tVNS a valuable supportive tool, especially for older adults, those with post-traumatic cognitive impairment, those with post-depressive cognitive decline, and individuals diagnosed with MCI.
