A Comprehensive Overview of the Current Status and Advancements in Various Treatment Strategies against Epilepsy
ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(12), P. 3729 - 3757
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Epilepsy
affects
more
than
70
million
individuals
of
all
ages
worldwide
and
remains
one
the
most
severe
chronic
noncommunicable
neurological
diseases
globally.
Several
neurotransmitters,
membrane
protein
channels,
receptors,
enzymes,
and,
recently
noted,
various
pathways,
such
as
inflammatory
mTORC
complexes,
play
significant
roles
in
initiation
propagation
seizures.
Over
past
two
decades,
developments
have
been
made
diagnosis
treatment
epilepsy.
Various
pharmacological
drugs
with
diverse
mechanisms
action
other
options
developed
to
control
seizures
treat
These
include
surgical
treatment,
nanomedicine,
gene
therapy,
natural
products,
nervous
stimulation,
a
ketogenic
diet,
gut
microbiota,
etc.,
which
are
developmental
stages.
Despite
plethora
options,
one-third
affected
resistant
current
medications,
while
majority
approved
side
effects,
changes
can
occur,
pharmacoresistance,
effects
on
cognition,
long-term
problems,
drug
interactions,
risks
poor
adherence,
specific
for
certain
psychological
complications.
Therefore,
development
new
that
no
or
minimal
adverse
is
needed
combat
this
deadly
disease.
In
Review,
we
comprehensively
summarize
explain
stages
epilepsy
well
their
status
clinical
trials
advancements.
Language: Английский
METHODS OF MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS AND PROCESSING OF EEG SIGNALS: OVERVIEW OF THE CURRENT STATE AND LATEST TRENDS
Violeta A. Akhmedova,
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Ganna R. Ovcharenko
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Ukraïnsʹkij osvìtnʹo-naukovij medičnij prostìr.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1, P. 49 - 57
Published: July 16, 2024
Aim.
With
the
help
of
retrospective
analysis,
establish
current
level
achievements
in
field
applying
methods
mathematical
analysis
and
processing
biomedical
signals,
particular
EEG,
characterize
main
trends.
Materials
methods.
The
research
was
conducted
using
theoretical
methods,
by
studying
analyzing
freely
available
literature,
publications,
materials
working
groups
domestic
foreign
scientists
over
past
few
years.
Results.
scientific
works
devoted
to
development
EEG
showed
that
five
years
there
has
been
a
deepening
tendency
separate
improving
hardware
software
parts
electroencephalographic
complexes.
last
them,
turn,
can
be
divided
into
several
directions.
first
direction
is
improvement
real-time
including
automatic
included
second
combines
signal
detect
existing
pathologies
predict
onset
pathological
conditions,
such
as
statistical,
spectral-correlation
building
models.
next
brings
together
application
for
further
use
deep
learning,
convolutional
neural
networks
epileptic
seizures,
sleep
disorders,
differentiation
neuropsychiatric
etc.
prosthetics
deserves
special
attention.
Methods
are
widely
implemented
bionic
prostheses.
these
directions
considered
detail
work.
Conclusions.
While
material
technical
part
focused
on
issues
recording
biological
finding
optimal
suppressing
noise
without
losing
useful
does
not
currently
have
breakthrough
results,
already
received
developed
rapidly.
study
neurophysiological
basis
cognitive
processes,
etc.,
always
attracted
interest
scientists,
but
their
implementation
robotics
developments
given
this
new
impetus.
Language: Английский
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke epilepsy: a mini-review
Acta Epileptologica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Abstract
Post-stroke
epilepsy
(PSE)
is
a
common
complication
of
stroke,
significantly
impacting
patient’s
quality
life.
Repetitive
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(rTMS)
an
emerging
potential
non-invasive
treatment
for
PSE.
This
review
explores
current
evidence
rTMS
in
PSE,
highlighting
its
benefits
and
limitations.
Initial
studies
suggested
that
may
reduce
the
seizure
burden.
Some
observed
trend
towards
fewer
seizures
within
two
weeks
initiation,
indicating
relatively
rapid
response.
Additionally,
be
more
effective
when
used
combination
with
medication,
particularly
patients
specific
lesion
locations
(frontal/temporal
lobes)
types
(complex
partial
seizures).
points
personalized
protocols.
However,
has
Studies
often
involve
small
sample
sizes
methodological
variations,
necessitating
larger,
well-designed
trials
standardized
protocols
to
confirm
efficacy
safety
Future
research
should
also
focus
on
optimization
parameters,
including
frequency,
duration,
coil
placement,
course.
Long-term
are
needed
evaluate
persistence
effects
control,
cognitive
function,
overall
patient
outcomes.
Refining
selection
criteria
investigating
underlying
mechanisms
therapeutic
PSE
crucial
areas
future
exploration.
Language: Английский
Effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Executive Function, Attention, and Memory in Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Ha Thi Le,
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Kenta Honma,
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Hiroki Annaka
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et al.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(TMS)
is
an
effective
intervention
for
improving
cognitive
impairment
in
patients
with
stroke.
However,
its
effectiveness
the
subdomains
of
cognition
conflicting
and
not
clearly
established.
This
systematic
review
assessed
efficacy
TMS
executive
function,
attention,
memory
this
population.
Seven
databases,
including
PubMed,
Scopus,
Cochrane
Library,
Cumulated
Index
Nursing
Allied
Health
Literature,
NeuroBITE,
Physiotherapy
Evidence
Database,
OTseeker,
were
searched
indexed
literature
until
July
2024
to
identify
all
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
effect
stroke
patients.
was
performed
by
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
guidelines
Handbook
Library
evaluated
quality
evidence
using
Risk
Bias
2
tools
grading
recommendations
assessment,
development,
evaluation
(GRADE)
systems.
Meta-analyses
standardized
mean
difference
(SMD)
(Hedge's
g)
as
measure,
subgroups
explore
potential
outcomes.
The
research
included
13
RCTs
involving
496
results
indicated
that
could
affect
function
(six
SMD
=
0.55;
95%
confidence
interval,
CI
0.04-1.05)
(nine
0.57;
0.25-0.89)
on
attention
(five
0.32;
-0.1
0.75)
clear.
varied
between
very
low
according
GRADE
approach.
In
conclusion,
may
memory,
but
attention.
outcomes
from
owing
heterogeneity
bias;
therefore,
should
be
considered
caution,
more
rigorous
needed.
Language: Английский