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USAARL researchers help aviators fight fatigue

device for electrically stimulating the vagus nerve

Military aviators are trained to operate in high pressure scenarios where they must constantly make split-second decisions in response to hazards such as enemy fire, bad weather, and unfamiliar terrain.

Read the full article at https://www.army.mil/article/287767/usaarl_researchers_help_aviators_fight_fatigue.

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Last Modified Date: 2025-06-27