Sentences with phrase «delivers electrical current»

In their experiments, the researchers found that the device delivers electrical current levels that are two orders of magnitude larger than those reported in similar systems.

One popular set of techniques, called transcranial electrical stimulation (TES), delivers electrical current via electrodes stuck to the scalp, typically above the target brain area.

Two thin wires implanted in the brain may help treat Alzheimer's disease by delivering electrical current.

The performance effects of tDCS only occurred when the tDCS electrodes used to deliver the electrical current were positioned in a particular way.

«We also found that because the pain neurons take longer to come back on line, we may be able to conserve energy and not have to deliver this electrical current constantly to keep them blocked.»

In addition, Kessler is partnering with the University of Louisville to investigate epidural stimulation, in which a chip is implanted to deliver an electrical current through the spine to trigger walking.

For example, deep brain stimulation (DBS)-- delivering an electrical current into the brain to modify nerve activity — has become a standard therapy for Parkinson's disease (PD), and it is now being adapted to treat a range of other conditions including depression and obsessive - compulsive disorder.

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A noninvasive technique for brain stimulation, tDCS is applied using two small electrodes placed on the scalp, delivering short bursts of extremely low - intensity electrical currents.

Electrodes are surgically implanted into or on top of target nerve fibres, ready to sense electrical signals from neural activity or to deliver electric current that mimics the language of the nervous system.

Participants were randomized into four different interventions that would analyze how effectively an acupuncture technique known as electroacupuncture — in which embedded needles deliver weak electrical currents — reduces incidents of hot flashes as compared to the epilepsy drug gabapentin, which was previously shown to be effective in reducing hot flashes for these patients.

After taking various measurements and getting electrocuted 10 times by the eel, Catania discovered that even a small eel can deliver as much as 40 to 50 milliamps of electrical current.

Each ECT session delivered a 0.5 millisecond electrical pulse for 1 second, with a frequency of 100 Hertz and 40 milliamp current 3/4 about 5 percent of the total electrical charge given to a human patient.

The continual flow of electrical current results in chemical reactions at the site of the electrodes delivering the signal, causing gas bubbles, corrosion and toxic byproducts to form.

Neurophysical rehabilitation, as well as higher - tech approaches, like transcranial electrical or magnetic stimulation (where small electric currents are delivered to the brain) can encourage the brain to adapt.

The electrodes, which are connected to a battery - powered stimulator, deliver a mild — and usually imperceptible — electrical current to certain nerves.

Frequency - specific microcurrent (FSM) is a treatment technique that delivers low - level electrical current to certain parts of your body to reduce inflammation, repair tissue and relieve pain.

By delivering silver ions through the skin barrier with minute amounts of electrical current, it is possible to address otherwise hard to reach locations and possibly speed tissue healing.

At the touch of a button, this $ 2,500 option instantaneously alters the transparency of the new SL's roof panel by applying electrical current, delivering sunshine on your shoulder, but without messing your hair.

Rather than increasing voltage, OnePlus opted for a more even distribution with larger electrical current, meaning more electrical charge delivered per unit of time.