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The future of Neurotechnology : - Coggle Diagram
The future of Neurotechnology :
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
What do they do? They allow seamless connection between the brain and external devices e.g
neuorprosthetics
and
neuroengineering
It is a key tool which can be used in
rehabilitation.
Neuroprosthetics include
cochlear implants
or
retinal implants
Aim is to
improve the quality of life
for individuals with disabilities.
The uses of BCIs e.g to help patients
regain functionality
or even
alter pain perception
for those struggling with chronic pain.
Diseases or reasons why BCIs may be utilised.
Cognitive
e.g mental health or memory vs
assistive
e.g amputees.
Neuralink
aim to help people with
cognitive impairments
Neurostimulation therapy
What does neurostimulation involve? Requires the use of
electrical or magnetic stimulation
to modulate neural activity. Works by altering pain signals as they travel to the brain.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
(TMS)
and deep brain stimulation
(DBS)
What is the
aim/ purpose?
Used for
treating conditions like depression, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy.
Aids
rehabilitation
as it is a pain management therapy
What is Rehabilitation? The aim to
enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life
of those with disabilities or disorders
Neuropharmacology and Drug Development
development of
neuropharmaceuticals will become more personalized
Precision medicine
an approach to medical treatment and healthcare that takes into account
individual variability in patients' genes, environments, and lifestyles
Neurological Disease Prevention
could lead to
more effective treatments
with
fewer side effects
Neuroimaging and Neuroinformatics
Technologies such as
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), and functional MRI (fMRI)
used to
visualize and study the brain'
s structure and function.
helps in
diagnosing
neurological disorders and
monitoring
treatment outcomes.
Neuroethics
Privacy and Informed Consent
Neurodata Privacy
Obtaining
informed consent
Risk of
malicious use
Identity and Autonomy
Alteration of Identity...ethical?
Autonomy...ethical?
Research
Animal Testing...distressing?
Research on
Vulnerable Populations
(e.g those who suffer from disabilities) Is it
ethical?