Can music heal? This is the question asked by the Société Médicale de Genève. She organizes a conference bringing together musicians, scientists and patients. You will see that it is a source of calm, modifies the perception of pain and even helps the brain to develop… The 4th art is an undeniable resource. Testimonials from patients and specialists.
Jean Richard was 65 years old when he discovered by chance, after a health check-up, that he had bone marrow cancer. A chronic cancer, from which there is no cure. When he joins clinical research at the HUG Oncology Center
A pianist of Romanian origin, professor at the Geneva Conservatory and suffering from leukemia, Jean began heavy treatments, taking all of the artist’s records with him. His melodies helped him bring a little light during times of extreme pain. A study published in mid-October by Californian researchers also goes in this direction; she reveals that listening to music after surgery reduces pain and anxiety.
Multiple effects
The link between music and neuroscience. The subject fascinates these doctors to the point of organizing a thematic conference this Friday. Even if all the links between the brain and musical stimuli are still unknown, major advances have taken place in recent years
Besides its effect on pain, whether it is noticeable or not. There are also effects on the development of one of our master organs…. The brain. A team from HUG and the University of Geneva, led by Professor Petra Huppi, demonstrated in 2019 that music promotes the construction of the brains of premature babies.
Key regions of the brain are affected: for hearing, emotions and even language. So significant and connected in a sustainable way. Psychological help or a real asset for development. The 4th art definitely has more than one benefit up its sleeve and science rejoices in that.
