EEG biofeedback

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EEG biofeedback
TermEEG biofeedback
Short definitionEEG biofeedback (…BY-oh-FEED-bak) A treatment being studied to improve brain function in certain brain disorders and in patients being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer to enhance. Sensors are attached to a person's head, allowing brain activity to be displayed as a pattern on a computer screen. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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EEG biofeedback - (pronounced) (…BY-oh-FEED-bak) A treatment being studied to improve brain function in certain brain disorders and in patients being treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer to enhance. Sensors are attached to a person's head, allowing brain activity to be displayed as a pattern on a computer screen. A beep or tone can be used as a reward to a person for changing certain brain activities. EEG biofeedback can help cancer patients deal with the stress and psychological side effects of chemotherapy. Also called neurofeedback

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