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Can non-invasive brain stimulation modulate peak alpha frequency in the human brain? A systematic review and meta-analysis https://lnkd.in/dhTpYsNR #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physio #research

Neural complexity predicts the excitability of cortex. How so? If I "zap" your motor cortex, I can make your finger twitch. If I "zap" your motor cortex when your brain activity shows high complexity, your finger twitch will be even larger. Brain complexity, or entropy, might lead to better state-markers for guiding therapeutic brain stimulation. New preprint with Simon Ruch and others! https://lnkd.in/efqu63Xn

New Research into how exercise strengthens brain connections: Muscle-derived factors foster the growth of neuronal connections, enhance signal transmission, and improve communication between brain cells. This study highlights the role of nerve stimulation in muscle secretions and offers a method for producing substances that support brain development and function. https://lnkd.in/gpYJRjKd

Recording the TMS-EEG data from athletes to compare the effectiveness of psychological interventions. Evaluating brain activity using transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with electroencephalography (TMS-EEG) is a sophisticated and powerful method for studying the effects of magnetic stimulation on neural activity. By non-invasively stimulating specific brain regions with TMS and recording the resulting electrical activity with EEG, researchers can gain insights into the functioning of the brain. The combination of TMS and EEG offers a unique opportunity to investigate the intricate dynamics of brain activity and holds promise for advancing our understanding of the human brain in health and disease. NBML: National Brain Mapping Laboratory

This article discusses how stimulation can enhance brain encoding. Yet , it also raises the question of whether there are direct processes that can deter encoding and prove detrimental to poor memory and recall. https://lnkd.in/eVF5EMiK

My Health Blog... Unlocking the Potential of Deep Brain Stimulation: A Comprehensive Guide to Revolutionary Neurotherapy... Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical tool that involves implanting electrodes into some brain areas to deliver controlled electrical pulses. These pulses modulate abnormal neural activity, effectively alleviating symptoms associated with various neurological disorders. Continue reading the full article here... https://lnkd.in/gfRh-tEd #agappe #agappeblogs #myhealth

Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), are increasingly being used in stroke rehabilitation to enhance recovery and neuroplasticity. NIBS promotes brain plasticity, helping rewire neural pathways that may have been damaged by the stroke. TMS and tDCS can increase or decrease cortical excitability, which may aid in restoring function to affected areas. Targeting the motor cortex, for example, can improve hand and arm function. NIBS can also target areas involved in cognition, potentially helping with memory, attention, and executive functions after a stroke. Thoses techniques can also be used to stimulate language centers in the brain for aphasic patients. Non-invasive brain stimulation represents a promising adjunct to traditional stroke rehabilitation methods. By harnessing the brain's capacity for change, NIBS can support recovery processes and improve quality of life for stroke survivors. One part of the pilot 3 of the SUN project will rely on these technologies in order to optimize patients’ recovery.  Visit www.sun-xr-project.eu for more info.  #EPFL, #CRR; #Stroke; #SUNXR

🧠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Researcher Bettina Schwab was awarded an ERC Starting Grant in September 2023 for her research on deep brain stimulation. With her project ‘DECODE’ she investigates the influence of this unexplored factor of deep brain stimulation: weak electric fields. ⚡ Deep brain stimulation has been a vital tool since the 1990s for treating conditions like Parkinson's disease, OCD, and epilepsy. But despite its success, the exact workings remain a mystery. Bettina's research aims to unravel a crucial piece of this puzzle: the role of weaker electric fields in the brain's response to stimulation. "These weaker fields might hold the key to more effective treatments with fewer side effects," Bettina explains. Her work involves sophisticated computational modelling and clinical testing, combining expertise from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf and the TechMed Centre here at the University of Twente. 🤔 Curious about how these weak electric fields could revolutionise brain treatments? Watch the video and dive into the full article to learn more about this research! 🇬🇧 https://lnkd.in/ePC4C3eA 🇳🇱 https://lnkd.in/eWt9_9Zd TechMed Centre - University of Twente Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf #utwente #utstories #deepbrain #stimulation

Just published! Groundbreaking clinical findings in Brain Stimulation, the leading journal in neuromodulation. The analysis shows that lack of early symptom improvement with NeuroStar TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) does not predict final treatment outcome. Drawing from the world's largest depression outcomes registry, the NeuroStar Outcomes Registry, the study underscores the importance of completing the full treatment course of 36 NeuroStar TMS sessions for maximum benefit. Learn more about the effectiveness of TMS therapy sessions in our press release here: https://lnkd.in/gcKbSJ_B #NeuroStar #DepressionSupport #TMS

Researchers Have Unlocked the Secret to the Formation of Synapses Synapses can be found anywhere there are nerve cells, whether in the muscles or the brain. The process of excitation transmission, which is basically neuronal communication, depends critically on synapses, or the connections between neurons. Know More: https://lnkd.in/d7zZ76xZ #NeuroScienceBreakthrough #SynapticDiscovery #MindMilestones #BrainResearch #NeuralConnections #ScientificBreakthrough #SynapseFormation