Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has emerged as a promising adjunct to conventional dysphagia therapy, particularly for patients whose swallowing difficulties arise from neurological ...

However, without adequate contact between the nerve and the electrode, accurately measuring neural signals and effectively delivering the intended stimulation become difficult. Conventional cuff ...

A University of Houston engineering professor is warning that implanted cuff electrodes – widely used in therapy for epilepsy, depression and inflammatory disorders – could trigger unintended nerve ...