Neurofeedback
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-005764
A treatment being studied to improve brain function in certain brain disorders and in patients treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. Sensors are placed on a person’s head, which allows brain activity to be shown as patterns on a computer screen. A beep or a tone may be used as a reward to a person for changing certain brain activities. Neurofeedback may help cancer patients deal with the stress and mental side effects of chemotherapy. Also called EEG biofeedback.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-005764 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | EEG biofeedback |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A treatment being studied to improve brain function in certain brain disorders and in patients treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. Sensors are placed on a person’s head, which allows brain activity to be shown as patterns on a computer screen. A beep or a tone may be used as a reward to a person for changing certain brain activities. Neurofeedback may help cancer patients deal with the stress and mental side effects of chemotherapy. Also called EEG biofeedback.",
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"EEG biofeedback"
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"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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