Systems and Methods for Diagnostics, Control and Treatment of Neurological Functions and Disorders by Exposure to Electromagnetic Waves
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1. A method of diagnosing a neural disorder, comprising:
- applying electromagnetic waves (EMWs) at a frequency in the range of 3 to 300 GHz to a neural target of a subject so as to alter a neural property of the target,comparing the neural property of the target after EMW application to the same neural property of a similarly treated control target, anddiagnosing a neural disorder in the subject when a difference in the neural properties is observed.
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Abstract
Methods, systems and devices are provided in which electromagnetic waves (EMWs) are applied to a neural target. The neuronal function of at least a portion of the neural target is monitored, and the effect of EMW application on neural properties, neural function, and/or neural disorders is assessed. Embodiments include methods of diagnosis, treatment, drug delivery, cognitive enhancement, and EMW stimulation systems.
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1. A method of diagnosing a neural disorder, comprising:
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applying electromagnetic waves (EMWs) at a frequency in the range of 3 to 300 GHz to a neural target of a subject so as to alter a neural property of the target, comparing the neural property of the target after EMW application to the same neural property of a similarly treated control target, and diagnosing a neural disorder in the subject when a difference in the neural properties is observed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of treating a neural disorder, comprising:
exposing a neural target of a subject in need of such treatment to electromagnetic waves (EMWs) at a frequency in the range of 3 to 300 GHz in an amount sufficient to alter a neural property of the neural target, thereby conferring a therapeutic benefit on the subject, wherein the neural target is identified with a neural disorder. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of delivering a drug, comprising:
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exposing a neural target in a subject'"'"'s central nervous system or optic system to electromagnetic waves (EMWs) at a frequency in the range of 3 to 300 GHz in an amount sufficient to alter the subject'"'"'s blood-brain or blood-retinal barrier, respectively, and administering a drug to the subject before, during, or after the EMW exposure, or any combination thereof, such that the drug crosses the blood-brain or blood-retinal barrier.
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11. A method of cognitive enhancement, comprising
exposing a neural target in a subject'"'"'s central nervous system to electromagnetic waves (EMWs) at a frequency in the range of 3 to 300 GHz in an amount sufficient to alter a neural property of the neural target, thereby increasing cognitive ability in the subject.
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12. An electromagnetic wave (EMW) stimulation system for a subject, comprising:
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a housing that is implantable, portable, head-mountable, skin-mountable, or eye-mountable, or a combination thereof; a control unit, for controlling production of EMWs; at least one EMW source carried by the housing and operatively coupled to the control unit; and an EMW delivery device comprising at least one emission site operatively coupled to the EMW source. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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