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Neuro-electronic technology in medicine and beyond

Research output: Thesis › Master's Thesis

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Neuro-electronic technology in medicine and beyond. / Ward, Jamie A.
University of Edinburgh, 2000.

Research output: Thesis › Master's Thesis

Harvard

Ward, JA 2000, 'Neuro-electronic technology in medicine and beyond', University of Edinburgh.

APA

Ward, J. A. (2000). Neuro-electronic technology in medicine and beyond. [Master's Thesis, University of Edinburgh]. University of Edinburgh.

Vancouver

Ward JA. Neuro-electronic technology in medicine and beyond. University of Edinburgh, 2000.

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Ward, Jamie A. / Neuro-electronic technology in medicine and beyond. University of Edinburgh, 2000.

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abstract = "This dissertation looks at the technology and social issues involved with interfacing electronics directly to the human nervous system, in particular the methods for both reading and stimulating nerves. The development and use of cochlea implants is discussed, and is compared with recent developments in artificial vision. The final sections consider a future for non-medicinal applications of neuro-electronic technology. Social attitudes towards use for both medicinal and non-medicinal purposes are discussed, and the viability of use in the latter case assessed.",
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