The rising tide of tDCS in the media and academic literature.
Academic and public interest in tDCS has been fueled by strong claims of therapeutic and enhancement effects. We report a rising tide of tDCS coverage in the media, while regulatory action is lacking and ethical issues need to be addressed.
Neuroethics Research Unit, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM), 110 Avenue des Pins Ouest, Montréal, QC H2W 1R7, Canada; Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, 3801 University Street, Montréal, QC H3A 2B4, Canada. Electronic address: veljko.dubljevic@ircm.qc.ca.
Veljko
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Dubljević
Neuroethics Research Unit, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM), 110 Avenue des Pins Ouest, Montréal, QC H2W 1R7, Canada.
Victoria
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Saigle
Neuroethics Research Unit, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM), 110 Avenue des Pins Ouest, Montréal, QC H2W 1R7, Canada; Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, 3801 University Street, Montréal, QC H3A 2B4, Canada; Experimental Medicine & Biomedical Ethics Unit, McGill University, 1110 Avenue des Pins Ouest, Montréal, QC H3A 1A3, Canada; Department of Medicine and Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Université de Montréal, 2900, boul. Édouard-Montpetit, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada. Electronic address: eric.racine@ircm.qc.ca.
Eric
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Racine
D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000941:ethics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends*; D000818:Animals; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000941:ethics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008402:Mass Media / Q000941:ethics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends*; D011639:Public Opinion; D050781:Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation / Q000941:ethics / Q000639:trends*