Good news! The device looks a little bit large for a neck implant in my opinion.
"The first-ever neuroimmune modulation implant has been approved for people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who haven't found relief with traditional medications. It's a potentially life-changing technology that can zap pain by delivering one-minute electrical pulses to the vagus nerve – a key neural pathway that regulates inflammation. ...
The tiny device takes the form of a miniature neurostimulator enclosed in a ceramic and titanium case. It is implanted in the left side of the neck via a minimally invasive outpatient procedure, under anesthetic.
It then delivers electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve once a day for up to a decade, activating the innate anti-inflammatory and immune-restorative pathways to block the dysfunctional signaling that causes the pain. Patients use a digital platform that tailors pulse dosage to their needs, and it can be recharged wirelessly once a week via a collar-like neckband. ..."
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