The Vagus Nerve Society is a non-profit educational organization whose global membership is drawn from multiple disciplines. Our members are researchers, medical specialists, primary care physicians, functional/integrative clinicians, and scientists who are interested in sharing their knowledge and expertise and learning from one another. We will have a robust program of opportunities in which members will participate.
Individual Lectures and Procedures
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July 9, 2025
Dr. Pankaj Mehta discusses the evolution of neuromodulation in pain management, emphasizing the importance of targeting the medial pain pathway, which influences the emotional and affective component of pain—suffering—not just the sensory pain intensity (lateral...
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June 25, 2025
This presentation explores the evolving landscape of neuromodulation, highlighting its expanding role beyond pain management to treat neurological disorders like epilepsy, depression, Parkinson’s disease, and overactive bladder. Emphasizing mechanisms such as synaptic modulation and...
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June 23, 2025
This powerful talk addresses the existential crisis facing neuromodulation, not from lack of clinical efficacy, but from public perception shaped by media attacks, poor studies, fraud, and unethical practices. While evidence-based medicine has advanced...
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June 11, 2025
Dr. Tim Deer explores the concept of singularity in neuromodulation—where technological growth becomes exponential and irreversible. He challenges the idea of hardware unification across companies and instead reframes singularity as a coming wave of...
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June 9, 2025
This presentation explores the clinical value of 10 kHz high-frequency spinal cord stimulation (HF-SCS) for treating various chronic pain conditions, including non-surgical refractory back pain, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and chronic abdominal pain. The speaker reviews pivotal studies...
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June 5, 2025
This presentation explores the transformative impact of closed-loop spinal cord stimulation (SCS) using evoked compound action potentials (ECAPs). Unlike traditional open-loop systems, which blindly deliver constant stimulation despite anatomical or physiological changes, closed-loop technology...
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June 2, 2025
This talk outlines the emerging field of personalized neuromodulation, with a focus on closed-loop spinal cord stimulation using evoked compound action potentials (ECAPs). Unlike traditional open-loop systems, closed-loop SCS adapts in real-time to maintain...
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May 29, 2025
This lecture explores the powerful role of the placebo effect in neuromodulation, challenging the perception that it undermines therapy efficacy. While placebo is a confounding factor in research, especially in pain trials, it can...
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May 27, 2025
In this thought-provoking talk, the speaker explores the overwhelming complexity and rapid innovation in spinal cord stimulation (SCS) — particularly the explosion of waveform options. Rather than focusing on waveform mechanics, they question whether...
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May 22, 2025
This presentation explores the future of pain management through emerging neuromodulation technologies such as optogenetics, focused ultrasound, brain-computer interfaces, and AI-driven personalized therapies. The speaker outlines how real-time biomarkers and adaptive closed-loop systems could...
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May 20, 2025
In this thought-provoking talk, the speaker challenges pain physicians to expand their role beyond pain relief and toward managing neuroinflammation and promoting movement, brain health, and social connection. Drawing from clinical experience and emerging research, he highlights...
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May 12, 2025
This presentation advocates for non-invasive magnetic peripheral nerve stimulation (MPNS) as a first-line treatment for diabetic neuropathy-related pain. Traditional medications like gabapentin and pregabalin show limited effectiveness and high side effect rates. In contrast,...
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April 23, 2025
This presentation explores basivertebral nerve (BVN) ablation as a treatment for chronic low back pain originating from the anterior spinal column. The speaker, an experienced practitioner and patient of the procedure, explains how BVN...
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April 21, 2025
This video explores the crucial role of mentorship in pain medicine, highlighting its historical roots, key competencies, and impact on both mentees and mentors. The speaker emphasizes intentional mentorship, fostering both professional and personal...
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April 17, 2025
This presentation explores advancements in peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), emphasizing improved hardware, patient selection, and new clinical applications. The speaker highlights the evolution from bulky spinal cord stimulators to minimally invasive wireless systems, making...
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April 15, 2025
This presentation explores advancements in diagnosing and treating discogenic low back pain, focusing on the interplay of cellular processes and emerging therapies. It covers PRP, bone marrow aspirate, and allogeneic MSCs, demonstrating their potential...
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April 9, 2025
This video discusses the role of glial cells in chronic pain and their interaction with neuromodulation. It explains how glial cells, which make up 90% of neural cells, contribute to pain maintenance through neuroinflammation....
