2021 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40, P. 2527 - 2527
Published: Dec. 5, 2023
Major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
which
is
a
widespread
worldwide
cause
disruption
in
some
brain
functions
and
thus
leads
to
network
changes.
An
increasing
number
of
clinical
cognitive
neuroscience
studies
have
used
broadband
EEG
microstate
method
assess
the
electrical
activity
large-scale
cortical
networks;
however,
topographic
frequency
patterns
different
categories
MDD
patients
are
not
clear.
In
this
study,
spectra
were
analyzed
using
5-min
resting-state
electroencephalography
(EEG)
data
from
55
subjects
(including
27
28
healthy
controls)
with
variational
empirical
mode
decomposition
Hilbert-Huang
transform.
The
results
showed
that
D
other
microstates
(A,
C,
E)
display
opposite
patterns.
Most
specifically,
beta
band,
marginal
spectral
energies
A,
E
increased
compared
HCs,
while
energy
was
decreased.
Meanwhile,
we
observed
A
C
band
positively
correlated
severity
symptoms,
suggesting
alterations
can
serve
as
an
important
reference
for
disease
progression.
These
confirm
abnormalities
beta-band
patient
provide
new
perspective
exploring
psychomotor
function
MDD.
Brain Topography,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(2), P. 169 - 180
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
The
analysis
of
EEG
microstates
for
investigating
rapid
whole-brain
network
dynamics
during
rest
and
tasks
has
become
a
standard
practice
in
the
research
community,
leading
to
substantial
increase
publications
across
various
affective,
cognitive,
social
clinical
neuroscience
domains.
Recognizing
growing
significance
this
analytical
method,
authors
aim
provide
microstate
community
with
comprehensive
discussion
on
methodological
standards,
unresolved
questions,
functional
relevance
microstates.
In
August
2022,
conference
was
hosted
Bern,
Switzerland,
which
brought
together
many
researchers
from
19
countries.
During
conference,
gave
scientific
presentations
engaged
roundtable
discussions
aiming
at
establishing
steps
toward
standardizing
methods.
Encouraged
by
conference's
success,
special
issue
launched
Brain
Topography
compile
current
state-of-the-art
research,
encompassing
advancements,
experimental
findings,
applications.
call
submissions
garnered
48
contributions
worldwide,
spanning
reviews,
meta-analyses,
tutorials,
studies.
Following
rigorous
peer-review
process,
33
papers
were
accepted
whose
findings
we
will
comprehensively
discuss
Editorial.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(31)
Published: May 26, 2024
Abstract
Long‐term
continuous
monitoring
(LTCM)
of
physiological
electrical
signals
is
an
effective
means
for
detecting
several
cardiovascular
diseases.
However,
the
integrated
challenges
stable
adhesion,
low
impedance,
and
robust
durability
under
different
skin
conditions
significantly
hinder
application
flexible
electrodes
in
LTCM.
This
paper
proposes
a
structured
electrode
inspired
by
treefrog
web,
comprising
dispersed
pillars
at
bottom
asymmetric
cone
holes
top.
Attachment
structures
with
pillar
improve
contact
stability
(adhesion
increases
2.79/13.16
times
dry/wet
compared
to
without
structure).
Improved
permeable
duct
structure
provides
high
permeability
(12
cotton).
Due
adhesion
permeability,
electrode's
40
larger
than
commercial
Ag/AgCl
electrodes.
The
web‐like
has
great
advantages
durability,
resulting
prospects
signal
detection
new
design
idea
LTCM
wearable
dry
Journal of Neuroscience Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
416, P. 110355 - 110355
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
The
neural
mechanisms
underlying
real-time
social
interaction
remain
poorly
understood.
While
hyperscanning
has
emerged
as
a
popular
method
to
better
understand
inter-brain
mechanisms,
methods
underdeveloped,
and
primarily
focused
on
synchronization
(IBS).
We
developed
novel
approach
employing
two-brain
EEG
microstates,
investigate
during
symmetric
asymmetric
interactive
tasks.
Microstates
are
quasi-stable
configurations
of
brain
activity
that
have
been
proposed
represent
basic
building
blocks
for
mental
processing.
Expanding
the
microstate
methodology
dyads
interacting
participants
enables
us
moments
synchronous
activity.
Conventional
microstates
fitted
individuals
were
not
related
different
conditions.
However,
modulated
in
observer-actor
condition,
compared
all
other
conditions
where
had
more
task
demands,
same
trend
was
observed
follower-leader
condition.
This
indicates
differences
resting
state
default-mode
network
interactions
with
Hyperscanning
studies
estimated
IBS
based
functional
connectivity
measures.
localized
connections
often
hard
interpret
larger
scale
when
multiple
across
brains
found
be
important.
Two-brain
offer
an
alternative
evaluate
from
large-scale
global
perspective,
by
quantifying
task-driven
states
between
individuals.
present
using
including
open-source
code,
which
expands
current
hyperscanning-EEG
measure
potentially
identify
both
interaction.
Psychophysiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
62(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Attention‐deficit
hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD)
is
a
neurobiological
condition
that
affects
both
children
and
adults.
Microstate
(MS)
analyses,
data‐driven
approach
identifies
stable
patterns
in
EEG
signals,
offer
valuable
insights
into
the
neurophysiological
characteristics
of
ADHD.
This
review
summarizes
findings
from
13
studies
applied
MS
analyses
to
resting‐state
task‐based
brain
activity
individuals
with
Relevant
research
articles
were
retrieved
electronic
databases,
including
PubMed,
Google
Scholar,
Web
Science,
PsychInfo,
Scopus.
The
reviewed
explore
differences
ADHD
populations.
Resting‐state
consistently
reported
alterations
organization,
increased
duration
(MS‐D)
changes
temporal
dynamics
(MS‐C),
potentially
reflecting
executive
dysfunctions
delayed
maturation
default
mode
network.
Additionally,
B
demonstrated
promise
distinguishing
between
subtypes
based
on
visual
network
function.
Task‐based
event‐related
potential
(ERP)
studies,
using
paradigms
like
continuous
performance
task
(CPT)
or
Go–NoGo
Task,
identified
abnormalities
(i.e.,
N2,
P2,
P3,
CNV)
linked
inhibition
attentional
resource
allocation.
Preliminary
evidence
suggests
hold
for
control
groups.
integration
machine
learning
techniques
holds
improving
diagnostic
accuracy
identifying
subtypes,
while
may
also
help
monitor
effects
stimulant
medications
methylphenidate
by
tracking
changes.
However,
this
highlights
need
more
standardized
methodologies
enhance
generalizability
replicability
findings.
These
efforts
will
ultimately
contribute
deeper
understanding
mechanisms
underlie
ABSTRACT
Background
Hyperbaric
oxygen
(HBO)
therapy
is
an
efficacious
intervention
for
patients
with
prolonged
disorders
of
consciousness
(pDOC).
Electroencephalographic
(EEG)
microstate
analysis
can
provide
assessment
the
global
state
brain.
Currently,
misdiagnosis
rate
consciousness‐level
assessments
in
pDOC
high.
Therefore,
we
aimed
to
assess
levels
and
outcomes
by
analyzing
changes
EEG
signals
during
HBO
therapy.
Methods
data
were
collected
from
32
traumatic
brain
injury
before
after
20
min
obtained
sessions.
Modified
k‐means
clustering
was
used
segment
into
microstates.
A
paired
sample
t
test
compare
characteristics
Results
The
duration,
occurrence,
coverage
D
significantly
increased
minimally
conscious
(MCS)
group
Significant
increases
same
parameters
observed
among
unresponsive
wakefulness
group.
Furthermore,
greater
improvements
Coma
Recovery
Scale‐Revised
scores
(i.e.,
more
than
three
points)
showed
significant
D.
Both
MCS
improvement
presented
Conclusions
Microstate
may
be
associated
recovery
patients.
This
study
verified
safety
feasibility
real‐time
pDOC.
serve
as
a
complement
electroencephalographic
indices
useful
predicting
levels.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
EEG
microstates
offer
a
unique
window
into
the
dynamics
of
emotional
experiences.
This
study
delved
responses
happiness
and
sadness
triggered
by
music
videos,
employing
microstate
analysis
eLoreta
source-level
investigation
in
alpha
band.
The
results
showed
that
regardless
gender,
participants
during
happy
video
significantly
upregulated
class
D
downregulated
C
microstate,
leading
to
enhanced
global
explained
variance
(GEV),
coverage,
occurrence,
duration,
field
power
(GFP)
for
D.
Conversely,
sad
had
opposite
effect.
revealed
state,
there
was
CSD
central
parietal
regions
across
both
genders
diminished
functional
connectivity
precuneus
female
compared
state.
Class
are
linked
attention
mind-wandering,
respectively.
findings
suggest
(1)
increased
activity
could
explain
heightened
attentiveness
observed
music,
(2)
mind
wandering
music.
Additionally,
exhibited
higher
mean
occurrence
than
males,
state
Brain Topography,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
38(3)
Published: March 28, 2025
Abstract
Transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(TMS)-evoked
potentials
(TEPs)
represent
an
innovative
measure
for
examining
brain
connectivity
and
developing
biomarkers
of
psychiatric
conditions.
Minimizing
TEP
variability
across
studies
participants,
which
may
stem
from
methodological
choices,
is
therefore
vital.
By
combining
classic
peak
analysis
microstate
investigation,
we
tested
how
TMS
pulse
waveform
current
direction
affect
cortico-cortical
circuit
engagement
when
targeting
the
primary
motor
cortex
(M1).
We
aim
to
disentangle
whether
changing
these
parameters
affects
degree
activation
same
neural
circuitry
or
lead
changes
in
pathways
through
induced
spreads.
Thirty-two
healthy
participants
underwent
a
TMS-EEG
experiment
(monophasic,
biphasic)
(posterior-anterior,
anterior-posterior,
latero-medial)
were
manipulated.
assessed
latency
amplitude
M1-TEP
components
employed
analyses
test
differences
topographies.
Results
revealed
that
strongly
influenced
components’
but
had
weaker
role
over
their
latencies.
Microstate
showed
monophasic
stimulations
changed
pattern
evoked
microstates
at
early
latencies,
as
well
duration
global
field
power.
This
study
shows
pulses
modulate
cortical
sources
contributing
signals,
activating
populations
paths
more
selectively.
Biphasic
reduces
associated
with
be
better
suited
blind
anatomical
information.