Endotoxemia

The Dialive device significantly reduced severity of endotoxemia and improved albumin function in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure and appears safe with careful patient monitoring, according to data in the Journal of Hepatology.

The word “vagus” comes from the Latin “to wander.” Accordingly, the vagus nerve takes a meandering path through the body, impacting everything from digestion to immunity. As understanding of this pathway grew, clinicians and researchers saw it as a potential therapeutic target. The mental health community capitalized first, using vagus nerve stimulation as a staple of epilepsy and depression treatment for decades.