Ultrasound may provide safer procedure for brain diagnosis and treatment
June 10, 2010
Pulsed ultrasound could be used for non-invasive diagnosis and stimulation of the brain, replacing implanted electrodes, transcranial magnetic stimulation, electroconvulsive shock therapy and other techniques, an Arizona State University study has found.
The findings also suggests it use for enhancing cognitive performance, perhaps even in the treatment of cognitive disabilities such as mental retardation or Alzheimer’s disease.
More info: Arizona State University news