Dr. Bernard Cohen “Zaps from Electric Device May Prevent Motion Sickness”
Motion sickness sufferers struggle with nausea, dizziness and cold sweats. Now researchers are working to design a device that could prevent those symptoms. A mild electrical current applied to the scalp to reduce symptoms, according to findings published online September 4 in the journal Neurology. The electrical current interrupts confusing signals from the inner ear that lead to motion sickness. However, Bernard Cohen, MD, professor of Neurology with the Icahn School of Medicine, has concerns. He worries that the electrical stimulation might cause seizures or significant effects on mental function in some people. "They're trying to change your perception of what these symptoms are, with the brief electrical stimulation of the cortex," Dr. Cohen said. "I have some reservations about that." Learn more
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