The vagus nerve is the body’s longest cranial nerve, extending from the brain to the gut, says Dr. Janna Gordon-Elliott, a psychiatrist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

Thought of it to be nothing serious until I examined the back of my mouth, upper trachea/airway/soft palate/tonsil area about three weeks ago. I found a circular 'mass' in the center at the back of my ...

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is an uncommon condition that has rarely been described in association with syncope. We report here 2 cases of glossopharyngeal neuralgia in elderly patients. Both were male ...

Soft-actuated cuff electrodes (SACE) to communicate with nerves. Credit: Advanced Materials (2024). DOI: 10.1002/adma.202409942 ...

Researchers unveiled a new soft prosthetic hand that combines the natural coordination patterns of our fingers with the decoding of motoneuron activity in the spinal column.

The facial nerve is the seventh cranial nerve (CN7) and one of the more complex ones. It’s formed by two roots that emerge from the brainstem at a spot called the pontomedullary junction. CN7 and its ...

The glossopharyngeal nerve is among a few nerves that contain motor, sensory, and parasympathetic fibers. It participates in multiple functions, and injuries or diseases affecting it can adversely ...

A diagram of the cranial nerves, including the glossopharyngeal nerve (lower right). Zhabska T. / Getty Images Once diagnosed, the condition can be treated with medication.

Sensory Function The glossopharyngeal nerve plays a sensory role in numerous important structures. In the middle ear, via its tympanic branch, it becomes part of the tympanic plexus. That's a network ...

Cranial nerve examination forms an essential part of neurological examination and is vital to identify abnormalities relating to an array of cranial pathologies. It can be performed in various ...

Axogen Inc. announced the launch of the Avive+ soft tissue matrix for use as a barrier to protect and promote healing of the peripheral nerve after acute traumatic injury, according to a company ...