NeuroImage,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
285, P. 120485 - 120485
Published: Dec. 16, 2023
In
recent
years,
deep
learning
approaches
have
gained
significant
attention
in
predicting
brain
disorders
using
neuroimaging
data.
However,
conventional
methods
often
rely
on
single-modality
data
and
supervised
models,
which
provide
only
a
limited
perspective
of
the
intricacies
highly
complex
brain.
Moreover,
scarcity
accurate
diagnostic
labels
clinical
settings
hinders
applicability
models.
To
address
these
limitations,
we
propose
novel
self-supervised
framework
for
extracting
multiple
representations
from
multimodal
to
enhance
group
inferences
enable
analysis
without
resorting
labeled
during
pre-training.
Our
approach
leverages
Deep
InfoMax
(DIM),
methodology
renowned
its
efficacy
by
estimating
mutual
information
need
explicit
labels.
While
DIM
has
shown
promise
MRI
data,
potential
remains
untapped.
This
work
extends
allowing
us
identify
disorder-relevant
regions
explore
links.
We
present
compelling
evidence
our
uncovering
regions,
including
hippocampus,
caudate,
insula,
-
links
with
thalamus,
precuneus,
subthalamus
hypothalamus.
demonstrate
promising
capabilities
presence
across
spectrum
Alzheimer's
phenotypes.
Comparative
evaluations
against
state-of-the-art
unsupervised
based
autoencoders,
canonical
correlation
analysis,
models
highlight
superiority
proposed
method
achieving
improved
classification
performance,
capturing
joint
information,
interpretability
capabilities.
The
computational
efficiency
decoder-free
strategy
enhances
practical
utility,
as
it
saves
compute
resources
compromising
performance.
offers
step
forward
addressing
challenge
understanding
disorders,
applications
research
diagnosis.
Clinical Neurophysiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
150, P. 131 - 175
Published: March 30, 2023
The
review
provides
a
comprehensive
update
(previous
report:
Chen
R,
Cros
D,
Curra
A,
Di
Lazzaro
V,
Lefaucheur
JP,
Magistris
MR,
et
al.
clinical
diagnostic
utility
of
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation:
report
an
IFCN
committee.
Clin
Neurophysiol
2008;119(3):504-32)
on
stimulation
(TMS)
in
neurological
diseases.
Most
TMS
measures
rely
motor
cortex
and
recording
evoked
potentials.
Paired-pulse
techniques,
incorporating
conventional
amplitude-based
threshold
tracking,
have
established
neurodegenerative,
movement,
episodic
(epilepsy,
migraines),
chronic
pain
functional
Cortical
hyperexcitability
has
emerged
as
aid
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis.
Single-pulse
are
stroke,
myelopathy
even
the
absence
radiological
changes.
Short-latency
afferent
inhibition,
related
to
central
cholinergic
transmission,
is
reduced
Alzheimer's
disease.
triple
technique
(TST)
may
enhance
detect
upper
neuron
involvement.
potentials
can
be
used
perform
mapping
or
preoperative
assessment
eloquent
brain
regions
before
surgical
resection
tumors.
exhibits
assessing
lumbosacral/cervical
nerve
root
function,
especially
demyelinating
neuropathies,
localizing
site
facial
palsies.
also
high
sensitivity
detecting
subclinical
corticospinal
lesions
multiple
Abnormalities
conduction
time
TST
correlate
with
impairment
disability
MS.
Cerebellar
cerebellum
cerebello-dentato-thalamo-motor
cortical
pathways.
Combining
electroencephalography,
novel
method
measure
parameters
altered
disorders,
including
excitability,
effective
connectivity,
response
complexity.
Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 9, 2023
The
synapse
has
consistently
been
considered
a
vulnerable
and
critical
target
within
Alzheimer’s
disease,
loss
is,
to
date,
one
of
the
main
biological
correlates
cognitive
decline
disease.
This
occurs
prior
neuronal
with
ample
evidence
that
synaptic
dysfunction
precedes
this,
in
support
idea
failure
is
crucial
stage
disease
pathogenesis.
two
pathological
hallmarks
abnormal
aggregates
amyloid
or
tau
proteins,
have
had
demonstrable
effects
on
physiology
animal
cellular
models
There
also
growing
these
proteins
may
synergistic
effect
neurophysiological
dysfunction.
Here,
we
review
some
findings
alterations
what
know
from
models.
First,
briefly
summarize
human
suggest
synapses
are
altered,
including
how
this
relates
network
activity.
Subsequently,
considered,
highlighting
mouse
pathology
role
play
dysfunction,
either
isolation
examining
pathologies
interact
specifically
focuses
function
observed
models,
typically
measured
using
electrophysiology
calcium
imaging.
Following
loss,
it
would
be
impossible
imagine
not
alter
oscillatory
activity
brain.
Therefore,
discusses
underpin
aberrant
patterns
seen
patients.
Finally,
an
overview
key
directions
considerations
field
covered.
includes
current
therapeutics
targeted
at
but
methods
modulate
rescue
patterns.
Other
important
future
avenues
note
include
non-neuronal
cell
types
such
as
astrocytes
microglia,
mechanisms
independent
will
certainly
continue
for
foreseeable
future.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(14), P. 11732 - 11732
Published: July 21, 2023
Frontotemporal
dementia
(FTD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disease
of
growing
interest,
since
it
accounts
for
up
to
10%
middle-age-onset
dementias
and
entails
social,
economic,
emotional
burden
the
patients
caregivers.
It
characterised
by
(at
least
initially)
selective
degeneration
frontal
and/or
temporal
lobe,
generally
leading
behavioural
alterations,
speech
disorders,
psychiatric
symptoms.
Despite
recent
advances,
given
its
extreme
heterogeneity,
an
overview
that
can
bring
together
all
data
currently
available
still
lacking.
Here,
we
aim
provide
state
art
on
pathogenesis
this
disease,
starting
with
established
findings
integrating
them
more
ones.
In
particular,
advances
in
genetics
field
will
be
examined,
assessing
relation
both
clinical
manifestations
histopathological
findings,
as
well
considering
link
other
diseases,
such
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS).
Furthermore,
current
diagnostic
criteria
explored,
including
neuroimaging
methods,
nuclear
medicine
investigations,
biomarkers
biological
fluids.
Of
note,
promising
information
provided
neurophysiological
i.e.,
electroencephalography
non-invasive
brain
stimulation
techniques,
concerning
alterations
networks
neurotransmitter
systems
reviewed.
Finally,
experimental
therapies
considered.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
98(2), P. 481 - 503
Published: March 1, 2024
Background:
Repetitive
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(rTMS)
is
an
advanced
and
noninvasive
technology
that
uses
pulse
to
treat
cognitive
impairment.
However,
its
specific
effects
have
always
been
mixed
with
those
of
training,
the
optimal
parameter
for
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
intervention
still
ambiguous.
Objective:
This
study
aimed
summarize
therapeutic
pure
rTMS
on
AD,
excluding
influence
develop
a
preliminary
treatment
plan.
Methods:
Between
1
January
2010
28
February
2023,
we
screened
randomized
controlled
clinical
trials
from
five
databases
(PubMed,
Web
Science,
Embase,
Cochrane,
ClinicalTrials.
gov).
We
conducted
meta-analysis
systematic
review
outcomes
parameters.
Result:
A
total
4,606
articles
were
retrieved.
After
applying
inclusion
exclusion
criteria,
16
articles,
comprising
655
participants
(308
males
337
females),
included
in
final
analysis.
The
findings
revealed
significantly
enhances
both
global
ability
(p
=
0.0002,
SMD
0.43,
95%
CI
0.20–0.66)
memory
0.009,
0.37,
0.09–0.65).
Based
follow-up
periods
at
least
6
weeks,
following
protocols
demonstrated
efficacy
AD:
sites
(single
or
multiple
targets),
frequency
(20
Hz),
time
(1–2
s),
interval
(20–30
single
pulses
(≤2500),
(>20000),
duration
(≥3
weeks),
sessions
(≥20).
Conclusions:
suggests
may
be
effective
option
patients
potential
capabilities
should
further
developed
future.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 3, 2024
Abstract
The
inhibition
of
action
is
a
fundamental
executive
mechanism
human
behaviour
that
involve
complex
neural
network.
In
spite
the
progresses
made
so
far,
many
questions
regarding
brain
dynamics
occurring
during
are
still
unsolved.
Here,
we
used
novel
approach
optimized
to
investigate
real-time
effective
dynamics,
which
combines
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(TMS)
with
simultaneous
electroencephalographic
(EEG)
recordings.
22
healthy
volunteers
performed
motor
Go/NoGo
task
TMS
hand-hotspot
primary
cortex
(M1)
and
whole-scalp
EEG
We
reconstructed
source-based
spatiotemporal
cortical
activity
cortico-cortical
connectivity
throughout
task.
Our
results
showed
task-dependent
bi-directional
change
in
theta/gamma
supplementary
(SMA)
M1
that,
when
participants
were
instructed
inhibit
their
response,
resulted
an
increase
specific
TMS-evoked
potential
(N100),
likely
due
GABA-mediated
inhibition.
Interestingly,
these
changes
linearly
related
reaction
times,
asked
produce
response.
addition,
perturbation
revealed
long-lasting
modulation
SMA–M1
natural
frequencies,
i.e.
alpha/beta
activity.
Some
shared
by
animal
models
shed
new
light
on
physiological
mechanisms
humans.
Biological Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(6), P. 581 - 591
Published: July 29, 2023
Transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(TMS)
has
emerged
as
a
pivotal
non-invasive
technique
for
investigating
cortical
excitability
and
plasticity
across
the
lifespan,
offering
valuable
insights
into
neurodevelopmental
neurodegenerative
processes.
In
this
review,
we
explore
impact
of
TMS
applications
on
our
understanding
normal
development,
healthy
aging,
disorders,
adult-onset
diseases.
By
presenting
key
developmental
milestones
age-related
changes
in
measures,
provide
foundation
maturation
neurotransmitter
systems
trajectory
cognitive
functions
throughout
lifespan.
Building
foundation,
paper
delves
pathophysiology
including
autism
spectrum
attention
deficit
hyperactivity
disorder,
Tourette's
syndrome
adolescent
depression.
Highlighting
recent
findings
altered
circuits
dysfunctional
plasticity,
underscores
potential
tool
unraveling
underlying
mechanisms
informing
future
therapeutic
interventions.
We
also
review
emerging
role
treating
most
common
disorders
late-onset
outlining
NIBS
techniques
these
discuss
growing
body
evidence
supporting
their
use
tools
symptom
management
potentially
slowing
disease
progression.
The
gained
from
studies
have
advanced
both
diseased
states,
ultimately
development
more
targeted
diagnostic
strategies
wide
range
neuropsychiatric
conditions.
BMC Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Abstract
Objective
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
efficacy
of
rTMS
in
treatment
poststroke
epilepsy
and
effect
on
patients’
cognitive
function
depressive
status.
Methods
One
hundred
twenty-one
patients
with
mild
impairment
status
admitted
Department
Neurology
Second
People’s
Hospital
Nanning
from
January
1,
2017,
April
31,
2023,
were
selected
divided
into
group
(treated
group)
control
group.
MMSE
scores
HAMD
recorded
before
after
treatment.
The
frequency
EEG
spiky
waves
within
24
h
any
clinical
seizure
form
(the
number
seizures
1
month
treatment)
changes
observed
indices
calculated.
differences
between
data
two
groups
analyzed,
further
assess
rTMS’
effects
cognition
depression.
Results
Compared
drug
alone,
significantly
decreased
epileptiform
discharges
stroke,
especially
lesions
frontal,
temporal,
parietal
lobes.
can
effectively
reduce
mood
disorders,
such
as
depression,
for
frontal
temporal
results
this
experiment
suggest
that
does
not
increase
adverse
effects.
Conclusion
reduces
while
improving
depression
epilepsy.
Therefore,
we
low-frequency
be
used
an
adjunctive
provide
some
ideas
references