bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 15, 2024
Abstract
The
motor
cortex’s
activity
is
state-dependent.
Specifically,
the
sensorimotor
mu
rhythm
phase
relates
to
fluctuating
levels
of
primary
cortex
(M1)
excitability,
previously
demonstrated
in
young
and
healthy
volunteers.
However,
it
unknown
whether
this
observation
generalizable
individuals
with
brain
lesions
after
a
stroke.
We
investigated
relationship
between
cortical
excitability
by
combining
real-time
processing
electroencephalography
(EEG)
signals
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(TMS)
M1.
In
11
chronic
subcortical
stroke
survivors
12
similar-aged
volunteers,
we
applied
TMS
M1
at
peak,
falling,
trough,
rising
oscillation.
As
outcome
measures,
M1-to-muscle
measuring
motor-evoked
potentials
(MEPs)
local
activation
TMS-evoked
(TEPs).
found
that
older
volunteers
shows
phase-dependency
similar
adults.
That
is,
MEPs
were
increased
decreased
trough
peak
rhythm,
respectively.
stronger
stroke-related
symptoms
showed
preference.
Further,
was
abolished
activity,
as
measured
EEG,
stroke-affected
hemisphere,
contrast
non-affected
hemisphere
well
either
Altogether,
these
results
shed
light
on
state-dependency
Our
indicate
strength
preference
responses
could
severity
impairment.
These
enable
development
improved
paradigms
for
recovery
impairment
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 614 - 614
Published: June 19, 2024
Post-stroke
cognitive
impairment
is
a
common
and
disabling
condition
with
few
effective
therapeutic
options.
After
stroke,
neural
reorganization
other
neuroplastic
processes
occur
in
response
to
ischemic
injury,
which
can
result
clinical
improvement
through
spontaneous
recovery.
Neuromodulation
transcranial
direct
current
stimulation
(tDCS)
promising
intervention
augment
underlying
neuroplasticity
order
improve
function.
This
form
of
neuromodulation
leverages
mechanisms
post-stroke
optimize
In
this
review,
we
summarize
the
state
neurorehabilitation
post-stroke,
practical
features
tDCS,
its
uses
stroke-related
across
domains,
special
considerations
for
use
tDCS
patient
population.
Journal of Integrative Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(8)
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
The
clinical
application
of
10
Hz
repetitive
transcranil
magnetic
stimulation
(rTMS)
remains
limited
despite
its
demonstrated
effectiveness
in
enhancing
cortical
excitability
and
improving
cognitive
function.
present
study
used
a
novel
stimulus
target
[left
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex
+
primary
motor
cortex]
to
facilitate
the
enhancement
function
through
bidirectional
promotion
functions;
Methods:
Post-stroke
impairment
patients
(
Current Opinion in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Purpose
of
review
This
highlights
recent
developments
in
noninvasive
brain
stimulation
(NIBS)
techniques
and
applications
for
improving
motor
outcomes
after
stroke.
Two
promising
areas
development
relate
to
deep
neuromodulation
the
use
single-pulse
transcranial
magnetic
(TMS)
within
a
prediction
tool
predicting
upper
limb
outcome
individual
patients.
Recent
findings
Systematic
reviews
highlight
inconsistent
effect
sizes
interventional
NIBS
stroke,
as
well
limited
evidence
supporting
interhemispheric
competition
model.
To
improve
therapeutic
efficacy
NIBS,
studies
have
leveraged
metaplasticity
priming
approaches.
Transcranial
temporal
interference
(tTIS)
low-intensity
focused
ultrasound
(LIFUS)
are
emerging
with
potential
modulating
deeper
structures,
which
may
hold
promise
stroke
neurorehabilitation.
Additionally,
evoked
(MEP)
status
obtained
TMS
is
prognostic
biomarker
that
could
be
used
tailor
Summary
Trials
improved
by
applying
more
targeted
manner.
achieved
taking
advantage
can
using
biomarkers
structural
functional
reserve
stratify
patients,
recruiting
patients
homogeneous
time
windows.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(15), P. 4420 - 4420
Published: July 28, 2024
Upper
limb
weakness
following
stroke
poses
a
significant
global
psychosocial
and
economic
burden.
Non-invasive
brain
stimulation
(NIBS)
is
potential
adjunctive
treatment
in
rehabilitation.
However,
traditional
approaches
to
rebalance
interhemispheric
inhibition
may
not
be
effective
for
all
patients.
The
supportive
role
of
the
contralesional
hemisphere
recovery
upper
motor
function
has
been
supported
by
animal
clinical
studies,
particularly
those
with
severe
strokes.
This
review
aims
provide
an
overview
facilitation
post-stroke
recovery.
While
more
studies
are
required
predict
responses
inform
choice
NIBS
approach,
offer
new
hope
patients
whom
rehabilitation
have
failed.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 30, 2024
Objective
The
objective
of
this
study
was
to
determine
the
implementation,
clinical
barriers,
and
unmet
needs
repetitive
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(rTMS)
neuro-navigation
systems
for
stroke
rehabilitation.
Design
We
employed
a
nationwide
survey
via
Google
Forms
(web
mobile)
consisting
36
questions
across
rTMS
systems,
focusing
on
their
perceptions,
in
recovery.
targeted
physiatrists
registered
Korean
Society
Neuro-rehabilitation
rehabilitation
hospitals
South
Korea.
Results
Of
1,129
surveys
distributed,
122
responses
were
analyzed.
Most
respondents
acknowledged
effectiveness
treating
post-stroke
impairments;
however,
they
highlighted
significant
standardized
treatment
protocols,
guidelines,
education,
device
usability,
insurance
coverage.
Unmet
also
identified;
only
7.4%
currently
used
such
despite
acknowledging
potential
enhance
accuracy.
Seventy
percent
identified
lack
prescription
coverage,
time
errors
preparation,
cost
as
barriers
adoption
systems.
Conclusion
Despite
recognition
rehabilitation,
there
is
considerable
gap
between
research
evidence
practice.
Addressing
these
challenges,
establishing
advancing
accessible
could
significantly
application
rTMS,
offering
more
personalized,
effective
modality
Neurorehabilitation and neural repair,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(9), P. 670 - 679
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Patients
with
poststroke
pusher
syndrome
(PS)
require
longer
duration
of
rehabilitation
and
more
supplemental
care
after
discharge.
Effective
treatment
PS
remains
a
challenge.
The
role
repetitive
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(rTMS)
for
has
not
been
examined.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Background
Scholars
have
been
committed
to
investigating
stroke
rehabilitation
strategies
over
many
years.
Since
its
invention,
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(TMS)
has
increasingly
employed
in
contemporary
research.
Evidence
shown
the
significant
potential
of
TMS
research
and
treatment.
Objective
This
article
reviews
conducted
on
use
from
1994
2023.
study
applied
bibliometric
analysis
delineate
current
landscape
anticipate
future
hotspots.
Method
The
utilized
Web
Science
Core
Collection
retrieve
acquire
literature
data.
Various
software
tools,
including
VOSviewer
(version
1.6.19),
CiteSpace
6.3.R1),
Scimago
Graphica
1.0.36),
WPS
11572),
were
used
for
data
visualization.
review
included
analyses
countries,
institutions,
authors,
journals,
articles,
keywords.
Results
A
total
3,425
articles
collected.
top
three
countries
terms
publication
output
United
States
(953
articles),
China
(546
Germany
(424
articles).
also
had
highest
citation
counts
(56,764
citations),
followed
by
(35,211
citations)
Kingdom
(32,383
citations).
institutions
based
number
publications
Harvard
University
with
138
Auckland
81
College
London
80
articles.
most
prolific
authors
Abo,
Masahiro
54
Fregni,
Felipe
53
Pascual-Leone,
Alvaro
50
journals
count
Neurorehabilitation
Neural
Repair
139
Clinical
Neurophysiology
128
Frontiers
Neurology
110
frequently
occurring
keywords
(1,275
occurrences),
(1,119
(420
occurrences).
Conclusion
application
is
rapidly
gaining
momentum,
USA
leading
publications.
Prominent
such
as
London,
show
collaborative
key
areas
focus
include
post-stroke
cognitive
impairment,
aphasia,
dysphagia,
which
are
expected
remain
hotspots
Future
should
involve
large-scale,
randomized,
controlled
trials
these
fields.
Additionally,
identifying
more
effective
combined
therapies
rTMS
be
a
priority.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Background
The
global
prevalence
of
stroke
has
been
increasing.
Motor
dysfunction
is
observed
in
approximately
55
to
75%
patients,
with
upper
limb
impairment
affecting
around
85%
them.
Following
dysfunction,
the
body’s
recovery
time
not
only
slower
compared
lower
limbs,
but
restoration
its
fine
motor
skills
significantly
more
challenging,
greatly
impacting
daily
lives
patients.
Consequently,
there
an
increasing
urgency
for
study
on
function
stroke.
Methods
A
search
was
conducted
Web
Science
Core
Collection:
Citation
Index
Expanded
(SCI-Expanded)
database
material
published
from
January
1,
2004
December
31,
2023.
We
included
all
relevant
literature
reports
and
analysis
annual
publications,
countries/regions,
institutions,
journals,
co-cited
references,
keywords
using
software
packages
CiteSpace,
VOSviewer,
Bibliometrix
R.
Next,
we
succinctly
outlined
research
trends
hotspots
post-stroke
dysfunction.
Results
This
comprised
1,938
articles
1,897
354
53
countries
or
regions.
yearly
rise
production
publications
noted.
United
States
foremost
nation
issue.
Northwestern
University
most
amounts
papers
other
institutions.
journal
Neurorehabilitation
Neural
Repair
a
highly
significant
publication
this
field,
Catherine
E.
Lang
serving
as
principal
author.
majority
most-cited
references
focus
subjects
such
reliability
validity
assessment
instruments,
RCT
therapies,
systematic
reviews,
meta-analyses.
intervention
measures
primarily
comprise
three
types
high-frequency
phrases
that
are
related,
determined
by
keyword
analysis:
intelligent
rehabilitation,
physical
factor
therapy,
occupational
therapy.
Current
areas
include
randomized
clinical
trials,
neurorehabilitation,
robot-assisted
Conclusion
shown
growing
interest
studying
assessment,
virtual
reality,
brain-computer
interface,
telerehabilitation,
cortical
reorganisation,
neural
plasticity.
These
topics
have
become
popular
expected
be
future
research.