LORETA predicts electromagnetic sensitivity and “hearing voices” in a predictable, increasingly prevalent subpopulation: possible QEEG-based differential diagnosis

@article{Persinger2015LORETAPE,
  title={LORETA predicts electromagnetic sensitivity and “hearing voices” in a predictable, increasingly prevalent subpopulation: possible QEEG-based differential diagnosis},
  author={Michael A. Persinger and Linda S. St-Pierre and Kevin S. Saroka},
  journal={Neuropsychiatric Electrophysiology},
  year={2015},
  volume={1},
  pages={1-9}
}
BackgroundSince 1980 we have assessed individuals who report electromagnetic sensitivity and “hearing voices” who do not display formal thought disorder but are clearly distressed by their experiences. Their intellectual levels and memory scores are average to above average with no neuropsychological impairment although right prefrontal deficits have been discernable. They exhibit experimentally verifiable sensitivity to physiologically-patterned magnetic fields at intensities they could… 
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