BACKGROUND Sensory stimulation of the forelimb extremities constitutes a well-established experimental model that has consistently shown to activate dopamine (DA) neurotransmission in the mammals' forebrain. OBJECTIVES To visualize in vivo this modification of striatal DA release in healthy human volunteers using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and [(11)C]raclopride. Experiments in humans ...

Background: Anesthesia duration can play a significant role in post-operative complications. Therefore, the present study investigated the effect of auditory sensory stimulation with a familiar voice on anesthesia return in patients undergoing rhinoplasty. Methods: This study was performed on 80 patients who were candidates for rhinoplasty surgery in Yazd Trauma and Burn Hospital from Septembe...

UNLABELLED Why are some people strongly motivated by intense sensory experiences? Here we investigated how people encode the value of an intense sensory experience compared with economic reward, and how this varies according to stimulation-seeking preference. Specifically, we used a novel behavioral task in combination with computational modeling to derive the value individuals assigned to the ...

[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to compare the sensory thresholds of healthy subjects using pre-programmed or single-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. [Subjects] Ninety healthy adult subjects were randomly assigned to pre-programmed or single-frequency stimulation groups, each consisting of 45 participants. [Methods] Sensory thresholds were measured in the pa...

We live in a multisensory world. Our experiences are constructed by the stimulation of all our senses. Nevertheless, digital interactions mainly based on audiovisual elements, while other sensory stimuli have been less explored. Virtual reality (VR) is sensory-enabling technology that facilitates integration inputs to enhance experiences. This study analyzes how addition ambient scent VR experi...

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a complication of Diabetes Mellitus and the most common noncommunicable disease. It involves decreases in sensations Lower extremity strength leading to reduce dynamic stability balance postural control. The purpose study review effects sensory stimulation interventions on Balance Postural control neuropathy. A systematic was conducted following centers for Gog...

BACKGROUND Several lines of evidence suggest that early sensory stimulation and regular family visiting programs are potential nursing interventions to improve the outcomes of head injured comatose patients. However, little is known about the impacts of family involvement in providing sensory stimulation. OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of a sensory stimulation program conducted by nurses...

Spinal cord excitability, as assessed by modulation of Hoffmann (H-) reflexes, is reduced with fatiguing isometric contractions. Furthermore, spinal cord excitability is reduced during non-fatiguing arm and leg cycling. Presynaptic inhibition of Ia terminals is believed to contribute to this suppression of spinal cord excitability. Electrical stimulation to cutaneous nerves reduces Ia presynapt...

Sensory stimulation is intended to enhance the rehabilitative potential of brain-injured individuals in a coma or vegetative state. Protocols may involve stimulation of any or all of the following senses: visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, cutaneous and kinesthetic. Protocols may involve stimulation of any or all of the following senses: visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, cutaneous, a...