Using Electricity to Heal

ganjadude writes to tell us that while the idea of using electricity to heal wounds was first reported 150 years ago by Emil Du Bois-Reymond, modern scientists may have found a way to practically apply this idea. From the article: "The researchers grew layers of mouse cells and larger tissues, such as corneas, in the lab. After 'wounding' these tissues, they applied varying electric fields to them, and found they could accelerate or completely halt the healing process depending on the orientation and strength of the field."

1.21 gigawatts

[lecithin]

After 'wounding' these tissues, they applied varying electric fields to them, and found they could accelerate or
completely halt the healing process depending on the orientation and strength of the field.

"Hey Marty, lets start out with 1.21 gigawatts right about... Here."

"Interesting. It looks like that stopped the healing process."

"Hello... McFly?"

I'm shocked!

[Anonymous Coward]

Shocked, I tell you!

Re:1.21 gigawatts

[dgatwood]

Actually, in this case, it would be McMouse, not McFly. Get your animals right. :-)

How fun

[Alyks]

Now when we cut our fingers building computers, we can just electocute ourselfs with the power cables!

quick!

[arabagast]

more gadgets!

The problem

[Reality Master 101]

The only problem with this is that now we need to put surgeries on the top floor of hospitals. Then there's the problem of having to wait for a lightning storm. Let's not even get into the extra staff you need to turn the big wheel and lift the operating table through the roof.

I suppose we'll also see extra insurance needed for the wear and tear on the surgeon's voicebox when he yells, "Liiiiiife! Liiiiiiife DO YOU HEAR ME!? GIVE MY CREATION ........... LIIIIIIIIIIFE!!"

Doctor Frankenstein

[User 956]

while the idea of using electricity to heal wounds was first reported 150 years ago by Emil Du Bois-Reymond, modern scientists may have found a way to practically apply this idea.

I hope this new method obviates the need for bolts in the neck.

Old news

[mnmn]

Forget about 150 years, down in Texas they use electric chairs to fix up some really sick people.
And psychiatric wards have been using it to fix up people who were sick in the head in the early half of the century.

Even the police and mean old ladies use it to fix other people and pets. Them doctors are a little behind.

forget that

[npietraniec]

This guy discovered immortality with magnets.

http://www.alexchiu.com/ [alexchiu.com]

Damn, they even interviewed him on slashdot.

http://interviews.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=01/0 6/07/1421238&mode=nocomment [slashdot.org]

not really suprising.. if..

[josepha48]

.. you have been to a physical therapist. My physical therapist used electricity on my shoulder to help it heal up some. I think she said it was supposed to stimulate something.. actually it just tingled and felt weird, but now I no longer have shoulder problems....

Have we learned nothing ...

[Culture]

... from history? If you read about Dr. Frankenstein, you will find that this medling in the unknown will lead to nothing but misery. I hope Bush veto's any work in this area.

Re:Hey guys...

[techno-vampire]

No, no, no! If you want to do the redneck thing right, the correct quote is, "Hey guys! Hold my beer a moment while I show you something cool!"

Gotta say it.

[MrShaggy]

'God-Damn-it Jim, I am a doctor not a generator'

Re:Have we learned nothing ...

[planckscale]

Yeah you're right, we should've stuck with voodoo, amputations, and opium-based elixers. In fact, if we just let everyone die from any ailment, health insurance would be a lot cheaper.

Re:1.21 gigawatts

[ehrichweiss]

And for those less technically oriented..that's pronouced "JIGGA-watts"

Re:Have we learned nothing ...

[Culture]

See, you have scientifically proven that Bush is a great American, trying to save this county from medical bankruptcy. I can see that you, to, love america.

Re:Hey guys...

[TheSHAD0W]

No, no, you're being far too verbose. The correct usage is:

Hey y'all! Watch this!

Should you ever hear such a statement, please be sure to run away as quickly as you can.

Re:Magnets

[woztheproblem]

> I know the Einstein types out there don't believe in the ether. They also don't know how a magnet works.

Are you trying to insult people by comparing them to Einstein?

Let me know how that strategy works...