Laser-induced evoked potentials in the brain after nonperceptible optical stimulation at the neiguan acupoint: a preliminary report.

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : ECAM
Gerhard LitscherChrista Neuper

Abstract

We report on small but reproducible human cerebral evoked potentials after bilateral nonperceptible laser needle (658 nm, 40 mW, 500 μm, 1 Hz) irradiation of the Neiguan acupoint (PC6). The results which are unique in scientific literature were obtained in a 26-year-old female healthy volunteer within a joint study between the Medical University of Graz, the Karl-Franzens University of Graz, and the Graz University of Technology. The findings of the 32-channel evoked potential analysis indicate that exposure to laser needle stimulation with a frequency of 1 Hz can modulate the ascending reticular activating system. Further studies are absolutely necessary to confirm or refute the preliminary findings.

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Jul 3, 2013·Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : ECAM·Yi YangYi-Le Sun
Mar 28, 2013·Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : ECAM·Gerhard Litscher
Oct 2, 2012·Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : ECAM·Guangjun WangWeibo Zhang
Dec 5, 2019·European Journal of Public Health·Unnur JónsdóttirKristjana Einarsdóttir
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