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Weak electromagnetic fields reverse visuospatial hemi-inattention in Parkinson's disease
1NeuroCommunication Research Laboratories, Danbury, CT 06811, USA.
The International Journal of Neuroscience
|March 1, 1995
Summary
This study shows that picotesla (pT) range electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can reverse visuospatial hemi-inattention in Parkinsonian patients with left hemispheric dysfunction. These findings suggest EMFs may help treat certain cognitive deficits in Parkinson's disease.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Neuropsychology
Background:
- Drawing tasks are crucial in neuropsychological testing for identifying lateralized brain damage.
- Visuospatial neglect and hemi-inattention are common in patients with unilateral cerebral dysfunction.
Observation:
- Previous research indicated that picotesla (pT) range alternating pulsed electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can improve visuospatial functions and reverse neglect in Parkinsonian patients.
- This study examined four elderly, non-demented Parkinsonian patients receiving medication.
Findings:
- Application of pT EMFs reversed visuospatial hemi-inattention in patients with left hemispheric dysfunction.
- The observed reversal of cognitive deficits supports prior findings on the therapeutic potential of pT EMFs in Parkinsonian patients.
Implications:
- Picotesla (pT) range EMFs show promise for treating visuospatial cognitive deficits in Parkinsonian patients.
- Further research into EMFs could lead to novel therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders affecting spatial attention.