Intense Ultrasound—A New Tool for Neurological Research
- 1 January 1954
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in Journal of Mental Science
- Vol. 100 (418) , 85-96
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.100.418.85
Abstract
A focused beam of high frequency sound (1.0 mc) can be used to produce reversible and irreversible effects on the central nervous system. The focal region can be accurately positioned in any desired region of the tissue and intervening tissue is left unaffected. The evidence suggests that the primary action of the sound is on the neurones or synapse, while the fiber tracts, vascular and supporting tissue are comparatively unaffected.Keywords
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