Effects of alternating current stimulation on the healthy and diseased brain by Abd Hamid, Aini Ismafairus, Gall, Carolin, Speck, Oliver, Antal, Andrea, Bernhard, A. Sabel

“…In addition to medical treatment, non-invasive transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) has been proposed as a therapeutic technique to improve the functional state of the brain. …”
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Effects of transcranial alternating current stimulation on repetitive finger movements in healthy humans by Guerra, A, Bologna, M, Paparella, G, Suppa, A, Colella, D, Di Lazzaro, V, Brown, P, Berardelli, A

“…Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) is a noninvasive neurophysiological technique that can entrain brain oscillations. …”

The effects of 10 Hz transcranial alternating current stimulation on audiovisual task switching by Clayton, M, Yeung, N, Cohen Kadosh, R

“…We addressed this issue in previous experiments by delivering transcranial alternating current stimulation at 10 Hz over posterior cortex during visual tasks (alpha tACS). …”

Montage matters : the influence of transcranial alternating current stimulation on human physiological tremor by Mehta, A, Pogosyan, A, Brown, P, Brittain, J

“…METHODS: We examined the effect of transcranial alternating current stimulation (sinusoidal waveform with no direct current offset at a peak-to-peak amplitude of 2000 μA and a frequency matched to each participant's peak tremor frequency) on physiological tremor in a group of healthy volunteers (N = 12). …”

Transcranial alternating current stimulation reveals atypical 40 Hz phosphene thresholds in synaesthesia. by Terhune, D, Song, S, Cohen Kadosh, R

Mapping the mechanisms of transcranial alternating current stimulation: a pathway from network effects to cognition. by Battleday, R, Muller, T, Clayton, MS, Cohen Kadosh, R

Understanding occipitoparietal alpha oscillations and enhancing sustained attention using electroencephalography and transcranial alternating current stimulation by Clayton, M

Transcranial alternating current stimulation has frequency-dependent effects on motor learning in hHealthy humans by Bologna, M, Guerra, A, Paparella, G, Colella, D, Borrelli, A, Suppa, A, Di Lazzaro, V, Brown, P, Berardelli, A

“…In this study, we aimed to test whether M1 oscillations, entrained by transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) at motor resonant frequencies, have any effect on motor acquisition and retention during a rapid learning task, as assessed by kinematic analysis. …”

Tremor suppression by rhythmic transcranial current stimulation. by Brittain, J, Probert-Smith, P, Aziz, T, Brown, P

“…Here, we pioneer an alternative approach in which we noninvasively apply transcranial alternating current stimulation (TACS) over the motor cortex to induce phase cancellation of the rest tremor rhythm. …”

Tremor suppression by rhythmic transcranial current stimulation by Brittain, J, Brittain, J, Probert-Smith, P, Aziz, T, Aziz, T, Brown, P

“…Here, we pioneer an alternative approach in which we noninvasively apply transcranial alternating current stimulation (TACS) over the motor cortex [4, 5] to induce phase cancellation of the rest tremor rhythm. …”

Effects of direct vs alternating current on Voltaglue adhesion strength by Cheong, See Yin

“…Voltaglue may serve as a new electroceutical tool for wound dressings while combining the advantageous effect of its inherent properties and electrical stimulation on soft tissues. In this project particularly, activation of Voltaglue is performed by electrocuring with direct and alternating current to govern the adhesion properties upon application on collagen films to mimic wet, soft tissue substrate. …”
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Examining gender differences in reactive aggression after transcranial direct current stimulation by Ye, Chelsea Kai Qi

“…This study investigates the effects of stimulating the VMPFC through transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on reactive aggression and tests whether there are gender differences in the effectiveness of tDCS in lowering reactive aggression. …”
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A short narrative review of the feasibility of adopting mild ovarian stimulation for IVF as the current standard of care. by Siristatidis, C, Trivella, M, Chrelias, C, Sioulas, V, Vrachnis, N, Kassanos, D

“…<h4>Introduction</h4> <p>Mild ovarian stimulation has been conceived, proposed and implemented in clinical practice as a safer and cheaper alternative to conventional strategies of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in preparation for in vitro fertilization (IVF). …”

An exploration of the mechanisms of action of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in mood and anxiety disorder research by Ironside, M, Harmer, C, O'Shea, J, Ebmeier, K, Brunoni, A

“…<p>The difficulty in treating mood and anxiety disorders has brought about renewed clinical interest in alternative treatments, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). …”

Would you be willing to zap your child's brain? Public perspectives on parental responsibilities and the ethics of enhancing children with transcranial direct current stimulation by Wagner, K, Maslen, H, Oakley, J, Savulescu, J

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an experimental brain stimulation technology that may one day be used to enhance the cognitive capacities of children. …”

Alternatives to allogeneic platelet transfusion by Desborough, M, Smethurst, P, Estcourt, L, Stanworth, S

“…Direct alternatives to platelet transfusion include agents to stimulate endogenous platelet production (thrombopoietin mimetics), optimising platelet adhesion to endothelium by treating anaemia or increasing von Willebrand factor levels (desmopressin), increasing formation of cross-linked fibrinogen (activated recombinant factor VII, fibrinogen concentrate or recombinant factor XIII), decreasing fibrinolysis (tranexamic acid or epsilon aminocaproic acid) or using artificial or modified platelets (cryopreserved platelets, lyophilised platelets, haemostatic particles, liposomes, engineered nanoparticles or infusible platelet membranes). …”

Synergistic voltaglue adhesive mechanisms with alternating electric fields by Singh, Manisha, Yin, Cheong See, Page, Samuel J., Liu, Yuqing, Wicaksono, Gautama, Pujar, Rajashekhar, Choudhary, Shyam Kumar, Kulkarni, Giridhar U., Chen, Jun, Hanna, John V., Webster, Richard David, Steele, Terry W. J.

“…Practical applications of electrocuring would benefit from lower voltages to mitigate high-voltage risks, especially with regard to potential medical applications. Alternative electrocuring strategies based on alternating current (AC), electrolyte ionic radius, and temperature are evaluated herein. …”
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Alternating modulation of subthalamic nucleus beta oscillations during stepping by Fischer, P, Chen, C, Chang, Y, Pogosyan, A, Herz, D, Cheeran, B, Green, A, Aziz, T, Hyam, J, Little, S, Foltynie, T, Limousin, P, Zrinzo, L, Hasegawa, H, Samuel, M, Ashkan, K, Brown, P, Tan, H

“…These findings raise the possibility that alternating deep brain stimulation patterns may be superior to constant stimulation for improving Parkinsonian gait.…”

Personalized brain stimulation for effective neurointervention across participants by van Bueren, NER, Reed, TL, Nguyen, V, Sheffield, JG, van der Ven, SHG, Osborne, MA, Kroesbergen, EH, Cohen Kadosh, R

“…This novel technique was utilized to identify transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) frequency and current strength combinations most likely to improve arithmetic performance, based on a subject’s baseline arithmetic abilities. …”

Alternatives to permanence : reflections on temporary use in planning by Rodriguez, Nayeli (Nayeli E.)

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