Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Electrical Caps In Brain Tumor Research

By Rob Sutter


Brain tumor research all but calls out for attention, especially when it comes to the progress that is made as a result. It seems as though a number of different therapies have come about and I feel as though very few individuals will be able to agree with such a sentiment. What are some of the ideas to consider, though, when it comes to electricity in general? You may be surprised to see how well this can come into play as you learn about the incentives of an electrical cap.

A written piece featured on abc123.com talked about how well this electrical cap has been able to come into effect for greater efforts in the realm of brain tumor research. The article talked about Melissa Hernandez-Chaczco in particular, who wore it every day for 18 hours during the course of two years. After that time had concluded, she noted that she had seen greater results as far as her health was concerned. Electricity has been able to come into play greatly and it's the kind story that should be looked at by organizations such as Voices against Brain Cancer.

In general, the cap was able to transmit electricity to the tumor in her brain, 18 hours a day. The article said that a battery is able to charge 36 ceramic disks, each of them responsible for the level of transport in question. Even though Hernandez-Chaczco has utilized them, she has gone on to say that she doesn't feel them in most cases. She's been able to bring surgery, chemo, and radiation therapy into use as well, it seems like there has been greater emphasis on the cap in question.

I believe that there should be responsibility intact, especially when electrodes have to be changed out on a regular basis. There is more in the way of science to talk about as well, especially given the way that electricity is the central idea of this story. Keep in mind that this particular element is able to play into mitosis, or cell division. When cells are in this stage for too long, they will die out, and electricity is put into play in order to halt the progression of such cells.

I think that this method is one to talk about, especially with the results that have been seen over the course of time. In a couple of years, not only has Hernandez-Chaczco's condition changed in a positive way but it's done so without side effects commonly linked to chemo, for example. The brain has not been impacted as far as memory or motor skills are concerned. I think that, out of all of the factors of research, normal cognitive maintenance should be kept in mind most.




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