Brain Research

Studies from Henry Ford Hospital add new findings in the area of brain research

Published in Hospital Law Weekly, April 16th, 2009

According to recent research from the United States, "Magnetoencephalography (MEG) imaging examined the neural mechanisms that modulate reaction times to visual events while viewing a driving video, with and without a conversation. Twenty-four subjects ages 18-65 were monitored by whole-head MEG."

"The primary tasks were to monitor a driving video and to depress a foot pedal in response to a small red light presented to the left or below the driving scene at unpredictable times. The behavioral reaction time (AT) to the lights was recorded. The secondary task was a hands-free conversation. The subject pressed a button to answer a ring tone, and then covertly answered...

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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2009-04-16)

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