Title

Magneto-vestibular Stimulation (MVS): effects on behaviour and resting state networks

Authors and Researchers

BrainsCAN , Western University
Brian Corneil, Western University
Stefan Everling, Western University
Joe Gati, Western University
Pieter Medendorp, Western University

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Description

The MRI environment can stimulate the balance sensors within the inner ear. This is known as magnetovestibular stimulation (MVS), which occurs within the inner ear. It arises because of biophysical interactions between the fluids within our inner ear, the balance sensors and the magnetic field within an MRI machine.

This vestibular system usually deteriorates with aging and is commonly dysfunctional in disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and following concussions and strokes.

Publication Date

2018

Publisher

BrainsCAN

City

London

Keywords

MRI, Vision/visual perception

Disciplines

Neurosciences

Funding

Funding Program

BrainsCAN Accelerator Grant: Stimulus

Additional BrainsCAN Support

Imaging Core

Notes

Western Faculty, Group or Institution

Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; Robarts Research Institute

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