Electrical And Magnetic Neurostimulation

Author : Frank Rattay
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783709132715

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Electrical Nerve Stimulation by Frank Rattay Pdf

Functional electrical stimulation is the most important application in the field of clinical treatment with currents or magnetism. This technique artificially generates neural activity in order to overcome lost functions of the paralized, incontinent or sensory handicapped patient. Electricity and magnetism is also used in many cases, e.g., to stimulate bone growth or wound healing. Nevertheless, the basic mechanism of the artificial excitation of nerve and muscle fibers has become known only in the last few years. Although many textbooks are concerned with the natural excitation process there is a lack of information on the influence of an applied electrical or magnetic field. This book, written for students and biomedical engineers, should close the gap and, furthermore, it should stimulate the design of new instrumentation using optimal strategies.

Author : Sergey Makarov,Marc Horner,Gregory Noetscher
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030212933

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Brain and Human Body Modeling by Sergey Makarov,Marc Horner,Gregory Noetscher Pdf

This open access book describes modern applications of computational human modeling with specific emphasis in the areas of neurology and neuroelectromagnetics, depression and cancer treatments, radio-frequency studies and wireless communications. Special consideration is also given to the use of human modeling to the computational assessment of relevant regulatory and safety requirements. Readers working on applications that may expose human subjects to electromagnetic radiation will benefit from this book’s coverage of the latest developments in computational modelling and human phantom development to assess a given technology’s safety and efficacy in a timely manner. Describes construction and application of computational human models including anatomically detailed and subject specific models; Explains new practices in computational human modeling for neuroelectromagnetics, electromagnetic safety, and exposure evaluations; Includes a survey of modern applications for which computational human models are critical; Describes cellular-level interactions between the human body and electromagnetic fields.

Author : James P. Smith,Vicki Hinson-Smith
Publisher : Find/Svp
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Electric stimulation
ISBN : 1562419617

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Electrical and Magnetic Neurostimulation by James P. Smith,Vicki Hinson-Smith Pdf

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309376211

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Non-Invasive Neuromodulation of the Central Nervous System by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders Pdf

Based on advances in biotechnology and neuroscience, non-invasive neuromodulation devices are poised to gain clinical importance in the coming years and to be of increasing interest to patients, clinicians,health systems, payers, and industry. Evidence suggests that both therapeutic and non-therapeutic applications of non-invasive neuromodulation will continue to expand in coming years, particularly for indications where treatments are currently insufficient, such as drug-resistant depression. Given the growing interest in non-invasive neuromodulation technologies, the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders convened a workshop, inviting a range of stakeholders - including developers of devices and new technologies, researchers, clinicians, ethicists, regulators, and payers - to explore the opportunities, challenges, and ethical questions surrounding the development, regulation, and reimbursement of these devices for the treatment of nervous system disorders as well as for non-therapeutic uses, including cognitive and functional enhancement. This report highlights the presentation and discussion of the workshop.

Author : S. Ueno
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781475795073

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Biomagnetic Stimulation by S. Ueno Pdf

The International Symposium on Biomagnetic Stimulation was held on July 15, 1991 at the International Hall of the Hakozaki campus of Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan. It was a satellite symposium to the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engi neering in Kyoto, which was held July 7-11, 1991. Successful magnetic stimulation of the human brain was first reported by Dr. Anthony Barker and his group at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, in May, 1985. Of course, magnetic nerve stimulation had been studied and reported before then, but Dr. of successful stimulation of the brain made a strong impact on the scientific Barker's reports community. Since then, magnetic nerve stimulation has been widely and rapidly investigated by many groups throughout the world. This symposium focused mostly on magnetic brain stimulation. Magnetic resonance imaging has become an indispensable technique for clinical diagno sis and medical science. The most advanced MRI techniques, such as echo planar imaging, have the potential hazard of stimulating nerve tissues due to the rapid change of gradient mag netic fields. Potential risks of MRI, including problems with gradient magnetic fields, were discussed at the symposium. Magnetic stimulation of the heart was also discussed.

Author : Helena Knotkova,Michael A. Nitsche,Marom Bikson,Adam J. Woods
Publisher : Springer
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319959481

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Practical Guide to Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation by Helena Knotkova,Michael A. Nitsche,Marom Bikson,Adam J. Woods Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive overview on Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and the clinical applications of this promising technique. Separated into three parts, the book begins with basic principles, mechanisms and approaches of tDCS. This is followed by a step-by-step practicum, methodological considerations and ethics and professional conduct pertaining to this novel technique. Chapters are authored by renowned experts who also direct and plan tDCS educational events worldwide. Bridging the existing gap in instructional materials for tDCS while addressing growing interest in education in this field, professionals within a broad range of medical disciplines will find this text to be an invaluable guide.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:946706871

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Difference Between Electrical and Magnetic Nerve Stimulation: A Case for the Transverse Field? by Anonim Pdf

The cable model for nerve activation is based, among other things, on the assumption of cylindrical symmetry. For the externally applied field in the case of electrical or magnetic stimulation the implication is that the transverse component of the field should be negligible. The present theoretical work shows that for electrical stimulation this assumption is valid in most of the cases, but for magnetic stimulation the assumption is not generally valid, although, with the note that this is strongly dependent on the resistivity of the perineurium of the nerve.

Author : Paul E. Holtzheimer,William McDonald
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199368501

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A Clinical Guide to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation by Paul E. Holtzheimer,William McDonald Pdf

The Clinical Guide serves as a reference tool for clinicians in the administration of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for neuropsychiatric disorders. The primary intent of this Guide is to focus on the clinical applications of TMS and to offer detailed information on the safe and effective administration of TMS with consideration of the neurophysiological effects particularly in relation to safety, targeting specific cortical areas and practical issues such as the length of treatment sessions and the durability of the TMS response. The Guide focuses on the evidenced based literature and utilizes this literature to inform specific recommendations on the use of rTMS in a clinical setting. The efficacy and safety of TMS for neuropsychiatric disorders, including its use in special populations, such as the elderly, will be reviewed to facilitate clinical decision-making. The Guide will also outline setting up a TMS service including practical issues such as considerations for the qualifications of the person administering the treatment, the use of concomitant medications, what equipment is necessary to have in the treatment room and monitoring the outcomes to treatment. The Guide is intended to be a practical reference for the practicing clinician in the safe and effective administration of TMS.

Author : Gordon H. Baltuch,Matthew B. Stern
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781420019759

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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease by Gordon H. Baltuch,Matthew B. Stern Pdf

Considered the largest breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson's disease in the past 40 years, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a pioneering procedure of neurology and functional neurosurgery, forging enormous change and growth within the field. The first comprehensive text devoted to this surgical therapy, Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:946703078

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Magnetic Nerve Stimulation: Field Focality and Depth of Penetration by Anonim Pdf

Magnetic nerve stimulation is a non-invasive method of exciting neural tissue. The major limitation of using magnetic stimulation is the lack of a focused field. At sufficiently high magnetic pulses the diffused field not only stimulates the target population of neurons, but also stimulates adjacent structures as well. Further, for deeply penetrating fields, as is the case in transcranial stimulation, excessively high amplitude current pulses are required in the coils because a significant fraction of the field energy is spread throughout the tissue under the coil. In this paper we propose two new coil designs that can be used for magnetic stimulation of the peripheral or central nervous system. The purpose of the design was to increase field focality and depth of penetration. The magnetic fields produced by these coils, when driven by biphasic pulses, were simulated using a finite element technique coupled with a transient solver. The resultant field densities and gradients were compared with those obtained from the commonly used Figure-8 coil. Both the air core and the ferromagnetic core designs have superior results when compared to the Figure-8 coil.

Author : Vincent Walsh,Alvaro Pascual-Leone
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003-06-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780262232289

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation by Vincent Walsh,Alvaro Pascual-Leone Pdf

A guide to the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation to reversibly disrupt cortical functioning as a means of studying perceptual and cognitive functions.

Author : Jacob C. Holzer,Robert Kohn,James M. Ellison,Patricia R. Recupero
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199374656

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Geriatric Forensic Psychiatry by Jacob C. Holzer,Robert Kohn,James M. Ellison,Patricia R. Recupero Pdf

Geriatric Forensic Psychiatry: Principles and Practice is one of the first texts to provide a comprehensive review of important topics in the intersection of geriatric psychiatry, medicine, clinical neuroscience, forensic psychiatry, and law. It will speak to a broad audience among varied fields, including clinical and forensic psychiatry and mental health professionals, geriatricians and internists, attorneys and courts, regulators, and other professionals working with the older population. Topics addressed in this text, applied to the geriatric population, include clinical forensic evaluation, regulations and laws, civil commitment, different forms of capacity, guardianship, patient rights, medical-legal issues related to treatment, long term care and telemedicine, risk management, patient safety and error reduction, elder driving, sociopathy and aggression, offenders and the adjudication process, criminal evaluations, corrections, ethics, culture, cognitive impairment, substance abuse, trauma, older professionals, high risk behavior, and forensic mental health training and research. Understanding the relationship between clinical issues, laws and regulations, and managing risk and improving safety, will help to serve the growing older population.

Author : Katrin Amunts,Lucio Grandinetti,Thomas Lippert,Nicolai Petkov
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030824273

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Brain-Inspired Computing by Katrin Amunts,Lucio Grandinetti,Thomas Lippert,Nicolai Petkov Pdf

This open access book constitutes revised selected papers from the 4th International Workshop on Brain-Inspired Computing, BrainComp 2019, held in Cetraro, Italy, in July 2019. The 11 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book. They deal with research on brain atlasing, multi-scale models and simulation, HPC and data infra-structures for neuroscience as well as artificial and natural neural architectures.

Author : Alvaro Pascual-Leone
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2001-11-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0340720093

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Handbook of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation by Alvaro Pascual-Leone Pdf

Transcranial Magnetic Stimul0tion (TMS) is a non-invasive technique that has revolutionised the study of the human nervous system allowing in-depth investigations of complex voluntary motor control pathways. Today, many of the techniques used in TMS have become routine in clinical electrophysiological assessments. As an investigative tool, its application ranges from clinical diagnostics to cognitive research. Now the use of repetitive TMS (rTMS) is gaining support amongst psychiatrists as evidence suggests that it may provide an alternative to ECT in treating depression and other psychiatric disorders. This handbook brings together the basic science, fundamental principles, and essential procedures of TMS needed by all those useing or planning to use the technique clinically or in research. The final two sections focus upon current up to date knowledge of applications of the technique. Written in a digestible style by world authorities in different related specialties, the Handbook of TMS will be a valuable and comprehensive guide for clinical neurophysiologists, neuropsychiatrists, neurologists and psychiatrists.

Author : Sergio Canavero,Vincenzo Bonicalzi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780521866927

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Central Pain Syndrome by Sergio Canavero,Vincenzo Bonicalzi Pdf

A complete reference source on central pain.