Non-invasive accupoint stimulation may be a new bioelectronics approach to Crohn’s Disease

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 13:00 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have begun a controlled clinical trial in Crohn's disease using surface electrodes daily to stimulate an acupuncture point on the stomach meridian that was shown to reduce vagal imbalance in preclinical studies. Restoring vagal balance is known to reduce intestinal inflammation.

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