Date: 4/2/2017
Name of Article: Multiple Sclerosis: New Technology improves cognition
Published: Sunday, February 26th, 2017
Written by: Ana Sandoiu
Source of the Article: Article
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurological disease that affects tens of thousands.It is characterized by causing problems with muscles, vision, mood and concentration. At this time, there is no cure. Marom Bikson, Ph. D, in collaboration with Abhishek Datta, Ph.D created a new technology called transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) that has proven to help with the rehabilitation process of MS. TDCS is a low-amplitude current that travels through a set of electrodes that is places on the head of the patient. The current stimulates the brain's cortex, which allows the neurons to signal each other more easily. This speads up the learning process during rehabilitation. It relates to emerging technology because it is an advancement that could help change to future of treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. In this class, we learn new advancements in technology to help us with our future. During the study of TDCS on cognition in patients, a study of 25 participants used it while playing computer games which was part of their brain-training program. The 20 participants who used TDCS scored higher on the cognitive training that those who only played the brain-training games.
"Our research adds evidence that TDCS, while done remotely under a supervised treatment protocol, may provide an exciting new treatment option for patients with Multiple sclerosis who cannot get relief for some of their cognitive symptoms. Many MS medications are aimed at preventing disease flares, but those drugs do not help with daily symptom management, especially cognitive problems, We hope TDCS will fell this crucial gap and help improve quality of life for people with MS."
- Leigh E, Charvet (Lead of research team)
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