It has been investigated for its potential to treat inflammatory conditions such as gastric and stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and tendon injuries
The subtypes of PTC and FTC have important influences on outcomes
The insula, for example, is reliably activated during threat anticipation (Sambuco, Costa, et al., 2020b, 2020a) but less so during free viewing of emotional images, where inferior frontal gyrus (IFG) activation near opercular regions may be the primary driver (Sambuco, Bradley, et al., 2020), and spatial smoothing could misattribute these effects to the adjacent insula
For those concerned about cost, many clinics assist with insurance inquiries to determine whether the treatment is covered, particularly if it is deemed medically necessary for weight-related health conditions
[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] 32.Persson F, Bain SC, Mosenzon O, et al