Tremors in the Blood: Murder, Obsession and the Birth of the Lie Detector

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Body tremors can sometimes signal an underlying medical condition. Anyone who experiences body tremors should see a doctor for a diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Prasad M, Ong MT, Whitehouse WP. Fifteen minute consultation: tremor in children. Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2014;99(4):130-134. THE polygraph test has been used in criminal prosecutions for decades – a silver bullet for police and prosecutors alike. Measuring heart rate, breathing speed and the conductivity of skin, it is supposedly infallible and given the respectable veneer of science in a courtroom. Someone who flunks the test must be lying, their body’s tell-tale signs betraying their deepest secrets.

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Specific treatments may help to reduce the frequency and severity of body tremors. What treatment a person receives will depend on the cause, type, and severity of their tremor.Botox is a neurotoxin that causes localized paralysis. Botox injections may be beneficial in treating voice and head tremors. However, botox injections for hand tremors can lead to weakness in the fingers. Surgery

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This can affect many parts of the body, and it can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. Lifestyle changes: The following lifestyle changes may help to reduce hand tremors in people with enhanced physiologic tremor: If you're diagnosed with dystonia, your neurologist can tell you which type you have and what your treatment options are.

As the lie detector grew in popularity, the inventors were making it more compact and easier to use. Still, Officer Larson - who had pictured the polygraph being used for scientific studies - started having doubts about his invention, especially when it was used by untrained people who might misinterpret the results. Eventually, Larson regretted developing the lie detector, believing it was being widely misused.

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In some cases, a doctor may recommend a nonsurgical procedure to help control body tremors. Examples include focused ultrasound and radiofrequency ablation. Focused ultrasound Conversely, hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland produces too little hormone. This lowers the body’s metabolism and can lead to tiredness, feelings of cold, and constipation.

Switching medications: A person who experiences tremors while taking a medication should report the side effect to their doctor. The doctor may be able to adjust the medication dosage or switch the person to a different drug. Does your tremor get worse when you try to point at something specific - the closer you get, the wider your aim is from your goal? This is called intention tremor, and may suggest a problem with part of your brain called your cerebellum. It’s normal to have a slight tremor. However, a person should talk with a healthcare professional if their hand tremor gets worse over time or starts to affect their daily activities. What deficiency causes shaky hands?