Neat News 2350 (added 2022-06-07)

Lowering blood pressure by nerve stimulation

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In experiments with rats, the electric stimulation of the deep fibular nerve, a nerve in the leg, led to a significant reduction of the blood pressure. This may offer an alternative treatment for hypertension.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Health & Medicine