ELECTROCEUTICALS: AN AUFKOMMENDE TECHNIQUE IN NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES - A REVIEW

*Anu Jayamol Mathew, Aiswarya Suresh, Anu Yousef, Elseena Jose and Jisha Thomas

ABSTRACT

Background: This review is based on the case approach to identify the usefulness of electrical appliances for mankind. Each individual is unique and, therefore, electroceutical devices should also have the patient-specific element for smarter use of the implant. This newly emerging field of electroceuticals needs to be understood keeping in mind the body’s electrical grid and the language of nerve impulses to treat various diseases and disorders affecting the mankind. The review pinpointed that electroceuticals is supplements to traditional treatment. Although much usefulness is found toward using electrical impulses to treat the organ, the devices need to be designed with relatively small wires and batteries for easier implantation. Objective: The objective of the present study is to understand the use of electricity in treating ailments to mankind where they need not swallow the pills or inject intravenously rather have the device implanted which would monitor the nerve impulses, detect if any problems exist, and then supply electricity to the organs affected to make them function properly. Conclusion: Although many usefulness is found toward using electrical impulses to treat the organ, the devices need to be designed with relatively small wires and batteries for easier implantation. Each individual is unique and, therefore, electroceutical devices should also have the patient-specific element for smarter use of the implant.

Keywords: Electroceuticals, Neurological science, patient-specific implantation.