Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS): utility in neuropsychiatric disorders
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Clinical Policy Title: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
ABOUT THIS POLICY: AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana has developed clinical policies to assist with making coverage determinations. AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana’s clinical policies are based on guidelines from established industry sources, such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), state regulatory agencies, the American Medical Association (AMA), medical specialty professional so...
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عنوان ژورنال: The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology
سال: 2003
ISSN: 1461-1457,1469-5111
DOI: 10.1017/s1461145703003250