Prognostication of coma patients after brain injury is important, yet challenging. In this study, we evaluated the predictive value of amplitude-integrated electroencephalography （aEEG） for neurological outcomes in ...Prognostication of coma patients after brain injury is important, yet challenging. In this study, we evaluated the predictive value of amplitude-integrated electroencephalography （aEEG） for neurological outcomes in coma patients. From January 2013 to January 2016, 128 coma patients after acute brain injury were prospectively enrolled and monitored with aEEG. The 6-month neurological outcome was evaluated using the Cerebral Performance Category Scale. aEEG monitoring commenced at a median of 7.5 days after coma onset. Continuous normal voltage predicted a good 6-month neurological outcome with a sensitivity of 93.6% and specificity of 85.2%. In contrast, continuous extremely low voltage, burst-suppression, or a flat tracing was correlated with poor 6-month neurological outcome with a sensitivity of 76.5% and specificity of 100%. In conclusion, aEEG is a promising predictor of 6-month neurological outcome for coma patients after acute brain injury.展开更多
BACKGROUND A growing number of recent studies have explored underlying activity in the brain by measuring electroencephalography(EEG)in people with depression.However,the consistency of findings on EEG microstates in ...BACKGROUND A growing number of recent studies have explored underlying activity in the brain by measuring electroencephalography(EEG)in people with depression.However,the consistency of findings on EEG microstates in patients with depression is poor,and few studies have reported the relationship between EEG microstates,cognitive scales,and depression severity scales.AIM To investigate the EEG microstate characteristics of patients with depression and their association with cognitive functions.METHODS A total of 24 patients diagnosed with depression and 32 healthy controls were included in this study using the Structured Clinical Interview for Disease for The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition.We collected information relating to demographic and clinical characteristics,as well as data from the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status(RBANS;Chinese version)and EEG.RESULTS Compared with the controls,the duration,occurrence,and contribution of microstate C were significantly higher[depression(DEP):Duration 84.58±24.35,occurrence 3.72±0.56,contribution 30.39±8.59;CON:Duration 72.77±10.23,occurrence 3.41±0.36,contribution 24.46±4.66;Duration F=6.02,P=0.049;Occurrence F=6.19,P=0.049;Contribution F=10.82,P=0.011]while the duration,occurrence,and contribution of microstate D were significantly lower(DEP:Duration 70.00±15.92,occurrence 3.18±0.71,contribution 22.48±8.12;CON:Duration 85.46±10.23,occurrence 3.54±0.41,contribution 28.25±5.85;Duration F=19.18,P<0.001;Occurrence F=5.79,P=0.050;Contribution F=9.41,P=0.013)in patients with depression.A positive correlation was observed between the visuospatial/constructional scores of the RBANS scale and the transition probability of microstate class C to B(r=0.405,P=0.049).CONCLUSION EEG microstate,especially C and D,is a possible biomarker in depression.Patients with depression had a more frequent transition from microstate C to B,which may relate to more negative rumination and visual processing.展开更多
Attention constitutes a fundamental psychological feature guiding our mental effort toward specific objects, concurrent with processes such as memory, reasoning, and imagination. Visual attention, crucial for selectin...Attention constitutes a fundamental psychological feature guiding our mental effort toward specific objects, concurrent with processes such as memory, reasoning, and imagination. Visual attention, crucial for selecting surrounding information, often decreases in older adults and patients with cerebrovascular disorders. Effective methods to enhance attention are scarce. Here, we investigated whether color information influences visual attention and brain activity during task performance, utilizing EEG. We examined 13 healthy young adults (seven women and six men;mean age: 21.2 ± 0.58 years) using 19-electrode electroencephalograms to assess the impact of color information on visual attention. The Clinical Assessment for Attention cancellation test was conducted under the black, red, and blue color conditions. Wilcoxon’s signed-rank test was used to assess differences in task performance (task time and error) between conditions. Spearman’s rank correlation was utilized to examine the correlation in power levels between task performance and color conditions. Significant variations in total task errors were observed among color conditions. The black condition exhibited the highest error frequency (0.7 ± 0.9 times), followed by the red condition (0.5 ± 0.8 times), with the lowest error frequency occurring in the blue (0.2 ± 0.4 times) condition (black vs. red: P = 0.03;black vs. blue: P = 0.00;red vs. blue: P = 0.032). No time difference was observed. The black condition showed negative delta and high-gamma correlations in the central electrodes. The red condition revealed positive alpha and low-gamma correlations in the frontal and occipital areas. Although no correlations were observed in the blue condition, it enhanced attentional performance. Positive alpha and low-gamma waves might be crucial for spotting attentional errors in key areas. Our findings provide insights into the effects of color information on visual attention and potential neural correlates associated with attentional processes. In conclusion, our study implies a connection between color information and attentional task performance, with blue font associated with the most accurate performance.展开更多
Amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG) is a popular method for monitoring cerebral function. Although various commercial aEEG recorders have been produced, a detailed aEEG algorithm currently is not available. The upper and ...Amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG) is a popular method for monitoring cerebral function. Although various commercial aEEG recorders have been produced, a detailed aEEG algorithm currently is not available. The upper and lower margins in the aEEG tracing are the discriminating features for data inspection and tracing classification. However, most aEEG devices require that these margins be measured semi-subjectively. This paper proposes a step-by-step signal-processing method to calculate a compact aEEG tracing and the upper/lower margin using raw EEG data. The high accuracy of the algorithm was verified by comparison with a recognized commercial aEEG device based on a representative testing dataset composed of 72 aEEG data. The introduced digital algorithm achieved compact aEEG tracing with a small data size. Moreover, the algorithm precisely represented the upper and lower margins in the tracing for objective data interpretation. The described method should facilitate aEEG signal processing and further establish the clinical and experimental application of aEEG methods.展开更多
Purpose: Implant therapy restores masticatory function by restoring lost tooth morphology. It has been shown that mastication contributes not only to food intake and digestion, but also to the improvement of overall h...Purpose: Implant therapy restores masticatory function by restoring lost tooth morphology. It has been shown that mastication contributes not only to food intake and digestion, but also to the improvement of overall health. However, there have been no studies on the effects of implant treatment on electroencephalography (EEG). In this study, we investigated the effects of restoration of masticatory function by implant treatment on EEG and stress. Methods: 13 subjects (6 males, 7 females, age 64.1 ± 5.8 years) who had lost masticatory function due to tooth loss and 11 healthy subjects (6 males, 5 females, age 47.6 ± 2.4 years) as a control group. EEG (θ, α, β waves, α/β ratio) and salivary cortisol were measured before immediate dental implant treatment and every month of treatment for 6 months. EEG (θ, α, β waves, α/β ratio) was measured with a simple electroencephalograph miniature DAQ terminal (Intercross-410, Intercross Co., Ltd., Japan) in a resting closed-eye condition, and salivary cortisol was measured using an ELISA kit. Results: Compared to the control group, the appearance of θ and α waves were significantly decreased and β waves were increased, and α/β ratio was significantly decreased. The cortisol level of the subject group was significantly higher compared with the control group. With the course of implant treatment, the appearance of θ and α waves of the subject group increased, while β waves decreased. However, no significant difference was observed. The α/β ratio of the subject group increased from the first month after implant treatment and increased significantly after 5 and 6 months (0 vs. 5 months: p < 0.05, 0 vs. 6 months: p < 0.01). The cortisol levels in the subject group decreased from the first month after implant treatment and significantly decreased after 3 or 4 months (0 vs. 3 months: p < 0.05, 0 vs. 4 months: p < 0.01). These results suggest that tooth loss causes mental stress, which decreases brain stimulation and affects function. Restoration of masticatory function by implants was suggested to alleviate the effects on brain function and stress.展开更多
目的观察针刺联合癫痫促效方治疗儿童癫痫的临床疗效及对患者脑电图和智力水平的影响。方法将80例儿童癫痫患者随机分为对照组(40例)和研究组(40例)。对照组予常规抗癫痫治疗,研究组在对照组治疗基础上予针刺联合癫痫促效方治疗。比较...目的观察针刺联合癫痫促效方治疗儿童癫痫的临床疗效及对患者脑电图和智力水平的影响。方法将80例儿童癫痫患者随机分为对照组(40例)和研究组(40例)。对照组予常规抗癫痫治疗,研究组在对照组治疗基础上予针刺联合癫痫促效方治疗。比较两组临床疗效、脑电图改善率和不良反应发生率,观察两组治疗前后癫痫发作情况(发作频次和症状持续时间)、中医证候积分、简易精神状态检查量表(mini-mental state examination,MMSE)评分和韦氏儿童智力量表中文修订版(Wechsler intelligence scale for children-revised in China,WLSC-CR)评分的变化,观察两组治疗前后血清炎症因子和认知功能损害相关指标水平的变化。结果研究组总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05),脑电图改善率高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗1个月后和治疗后,研究组癫痫发作频次低于对照组(P<0.05),症状持续时间短于对照组(P<0.05),中医证候积分低于对照组(P<0.05),WLSC-CR评分中总智商、语言智商和操作智商评分均高于对照组(P<0.05),MMSE评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗1个月后和治疗后,研究组血清丙二醛(malondialdehyde,MDA)、白介素-1β(interleukin-1β,IL-1β)、白介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(high mobility group box-1,HMGB1)和基质金属蛋白酶-9(matrix metalloprotein-9,MMP-9)水平均低于对照组(P<0.05),血清超氧化物歧化酶(superoxide dismutase,SOD)和水通道蛋白4(aquaporin 4,AQP4)水平高于对照组(P<0.05)。两组不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论在常规抗癫痫治疗基础上,针刺联合癫痫促效方治疗儿童癫痫可提高临床疗效,降低癫痫发作频率,缩短癫痫发作时间,改善脑电图,提高患者智力水平,下调炎症反应和应激反应。展开更多
睡眠分期是评估睡眠质量的基础。然而,睡眠呼吸暂停(sleep apnea,SA)会改变测试者的睡眠结构,进而影响对睡眠分期的准确评估。因此,在评估睡眠质量时,准确检测睡眠呼吸暂停和睡眠分期至关重要。为准确评估睡眠分期,本研究通过研究脑区...睡眠分期是评估睡眠质量的基础。然而,睡眠呼吸暂停(sleep apnea,SA)会改变测试者的睡眠结构,进而影响对睡眠分期的准确评估。因此,在评估睡眠质量时,准确检测睡眠呼吸暂停和睡眠分期至关重要。为准确评估睡眠分期,本研究通过研究脑区之间的功能连接,探讨了脑功能连接的相互作用关系。采用锁相值(phase locking value,PLV)在不同时间段上进行特征提取,构建功能连接网络;然后利用多个时间段的PLV进行特征融合,并通过LibSVM(library for support vector machines,LibSVM)结合分类性能优化策略的方法进行睡眠分期。同时,本研究还分析了睡眠呼吸暂停和正常呼吸对脑网络的影响。实验结果显示,睡眠呼吸暂停时的各脑区连通紧密程度大于正常呼吸时,并在子时段数为30时,睡眠分期的分类准确率达到了88.87%,呼吸暂停的检测准确率达到了93.64%。该算法在睡眠分类和呼吸暂停检测方面表现出良好性能,有助于推动脑电睡眠分类和呼吸暂停检测系统的开发和应用。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81671198)Shanghai Municipal Education Commission-Gaofeng Clinical Medicine Grant(20152212)the Shanghai Shenkang Clinical Research Plan of the Shenkang Hospital Development Center(16CR3011A)
文摘Prognostication of coma patients after brain injury is important, yet challenging. In this study, we evaluated the predictive value of amplitude-integrated electroencephalography （aEEG） for neurological outcomes in coma patients. From January 2013 to January 2016, 128 coma patients after acute brain injury were prospectively enrolled and monitored with aEEG. The 6-month neurological outcome was evaluated using the Cerebral Performance Category Scale. aEEG monitoring commenced at a median of 7.5 days after coma onset. Continuous normal voltage predicted a good 6-month neurological outcome with a sensitivity of 93.6% and specificity of 85.2%. In contrast, continuous extremely low voltage, burst-suppression, or a flat tracing was correlated with poor 6-month neurological outcome with a sensitivity of 76.5% and specificity of 100%. In conclusion, aEEG is a promising predictor of 6-month neurological outcome for coma patients after acute brain injury.
基金Supported by Suzhou Key Technologies Program,No.SKY2021063Suzhou Clinical Medical Center for Mood Disorders,No.Szlcyxzx202109+4 种基金Suzhou Clinical Key Disciplines for Geriatric Psychiatry,No.SZXK202116Jiangsu Province Social Development Project,No.BE2020764the Gusu Health Talents Project,No.GSWS2022091the Science and Technology Program of Suzhou,No.SKYD2022039 and No.SKY2023075the Doctoral Scientific Research Foundation of Suzhou Guangji Hospital,No.2023B01.
文摘BACKGROUND A growing number of recent studies have explored underlying activity in the brain by measuring electroencephalography(EEG)in people with depression.However,the consistency of findings on EEG microstates in patients with depression is poor,and few studies have reported the relationship between EEG microstates,cognitive scales,and depression severity scales.AIM To investigate the EEG microstate characteristics of patients with depression and their association with cognitive functions.METHODS A total of 24 patients diagnosed with depression and 32 healthy controls were included in this study using the Structured Clinical Interview for Disease for The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition.We collected information relating to demographic and clinical characteristics,as well as data from the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status(RBANS;Chinese version)and EEG.RESULTS Compared with the controls,the duration,occurrence,and contribution of microstate C were significantly higher[depression(DEP):Duration 84.58±24.35,occurrence 3.72±0.56,contribution 30.39±8.59;CON:Duration 72.77±10.23,occurrence 3.41±0.36,contribution 24.46±4.66;Duration F=6.02,P=0.049;Occurrence F=6.19,P=0.049;Contribution F=10.82,P=0.011]while the duration,occurrence,and contribution of microstate D were significantly lower(DEP:Duration 70.00±15.92,occurrence 3.18±0.71,contribution 22.48±8.12;CON:Duration 85.46±10.23,occurrence 3.54±0.41,contribution 28.25±5.85;Duration F=19.18,P<0.001;Occurrence F=5.79,P=0.050;Contribution F=9.41,P=0.013)in patients with depression.A positive correlation was observed between the visuospatial/constructional scores of the RBANS scale and the transition probability of microstate class C to B(r=0.405,P=0.049).CONCLUSION EEG microstate,especially C and D,is a possible biomarker in depression.Patients with depression had a more frequent transition from microstate C to B,which may relate to more negative rumination and visual processing.
文摘Attention constitutes a fundamental psychological feature guiding our mental effort toward specific objects, concurrent with processes such as memory, reasoning, and imagination. Visual attention, crucial for selecting surrounding information, often decreases in older adults and patients with cerebrovascular disorders. Effective methods to enhance attention are scarce. Here, we investigated whether color information influences visual attention and brain activity during task performance, utilizing EEG. We examined 13 healthy young adults (seven women and six men;mean age: 21.2 ± 0.58 years) using 19-electrode electroencephalograms to assess the impact of color information on visual attention. The Clinical Assessment for Attention cancellation test was conducted under the black, red, and blue color conditions. Wilcoxon’s signed-rank test was used to assess differences in task performance (task time and error) between conditions. Spearman’s rank correlation was utilized to examine the correlation in power levels between task performance and color conditions. Significant variations in total task errors were observed among color conditions. The black condition exhibited the highest error frequency (0.7 ± 0.9 times), followed by the red condition (0.5 ± 0.8 times), with the lowest error frequency occurring in the blue (0.2 ± 0.4 times) condition (black vs. red: P = 0.03;black vs. blue: P = 0.00;red vs. blue: P = 0.032). No time difference was observed. The black condition showed negative delta and high-gamma correlations in the central electrodes. The red condition revealed positive alpha and low-gamma correlations in the frontal and occipital areas. Although no correlations were observed in the blue condition, it enhanced attentional performance. Positive alpha and low-gamma waves might be crucial for spotting attentional errors in key areas. Our findings provide insights into the effects of color information on visual attention and potential neural correlates associated with attentional processes. In conclusion, our study implies a connection between color information and attentional task performance, with blue font associated with the most accurate performance.
文摘Amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG) is a popular method for monitoring cerebral function. Although various commercial aEEG recorders have been produced, a detailed aEEG algorithm currently is not available. The upper and lower margins in the aEEG tracing are the discriminating features for data inspection and tracing classification. However, most aEEG devices require that these margins be measured semi-subjectively. This paper proposes a step-by-step signal-processing method to calculate a compact aEEG tracing and the upper/lower margin using raw EEG data. The high accuracy of the algorithm was verified by comparison with a recognized commercial aEEG device based on a representative testing dataset composed of 72 aEEG data. The introduced digital algorithm achieved compact aEEG tracing with a small data size. Moreover, the algorithm precisely represented the upper and lower margins in the tracing for objective data interpretation. The described method should facilitate aEEG signal processing and further establish the clinical and experimental application of aEEG methods.
文摘Purpose: Implant therapy restores masticatory function by restoring lost tooth morphology. It has been shown that mastication contributes not only to food intake and digestion, but also to the improvement of overall health. However, there have been no studies on the effects of implant treatment on electroencephalography (EEG). In this study, we investigated the effects of restoration of masticatory function by implant treatment on EEG and stress. Methods: 13 subjects (6 males, 7 females, age 64.1 ± 5.8 years) who had lost masticatory function due to tooth loss and 11 healthy subjects (6 males, 5 females, age 47.6 ± 2.4 years) as a control group. EEG (θ, α, β waves, α/β ratio) and salivary cortisol were measured before immediate dental implant treatment and every month of treatment for 6 months. EEG (θ, α, β waves, α/β ratio) was measured with a simple electroencephalograph miniature DAQ terminal (Intercross-410, Intercross Co., Ltd., Japan) in a resting closed-eye condition, and salivary cortisol was measured using an ELISA kit. Results: Compared to the control group, the appearance of θ and α waves were significantly decreased and β waves were increased, and α/β ratio was significantly decreased. The cortisol level of the subject group was significantly higher compared with the control group. With the course of implant treatment, the appearance of θ and α waves of the subject group increased, while β waves decreased. However, no significant difference was observed. The α/β ratio of the subject group increased from the first month after implant treatment and increased significantly after 5 and 6 months (0 vs. 5 months: p < 0.05, 0 vs. 6 months: p < 0.01). The cortisol levels in the subject group decreased from the first month after implant treatment and significantly decreased after 3 or 4 months (0 vs. 3 months: p < 0.05, 0 vs. 4 months: p < 0.01). These results suggest that tooth loss causes mental stress, which decreases brain stimulation and affects function. Restoration of masticatory function by implants was suggested to alleviate the effects on brain function and stress.
文摘目的观察针刺联合癫痫促效方治疗儿童癫痫的临床疗效及对患者脑电图和智力水平的影响。方法将80例儿童癫痫患者随机分为对照组(40例)和研究组(40例)。对照组予常规抗癫痫治疗,研究组在对照组治疗基础上予针刺联合癫痫促效方治疗。比较两组临床疗效、脑电图改善率和不良反应发生率,观察两组治疗前后癫痫发作情况(发作频次和症状持续时间)、中医证候积分、简易精神状态检查量表(mini-mental state examination,MMSE)评分和韦氏儿童智力量表中文修订版(Wechsler intelligence scale for children-revised in China,WLSC-CR)评分的变化,观察两组治疗前后血清炎症因子和认知功能损害相关指标水平的变化。结果研究组总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05),脑电图改善率高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗1个月后和治疗后,研究组癫痫发作频次低于对照组(P<0.05),症状持续时间短于对照组(P<0.05),中医证候积分低于对照组(P<0.05),WLSC-CR评分中总智商、语言智商和操作智商评分均高于对照组(P<0.05),MMSE评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗1个月后和治疗后,研究组血清丙二醛(malondialdehyde,MDA)、白介素-1β(interleukin-1β,IL-1β)、白介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(high mobility group box-1,HMGB1)和基质金属蛋白酶-9(matrix metalloprotein-9,MMP-9)水平均低于对照组(P<0.05),血清超氧化物歧化酶(superoxide dismutase,SOD)和水通道蛋白4(aquaporin 4,AQP4)水平高于对照组(P<0.05)。两组不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论在常规抗癫痫治疗基础上,针刺联合癫痫促效方治疗儿童癫痫可提高临床疗效,降低癫痫发作频率,缩短癫痫发作时间,改善脑电图,提高患者智力水平,下调炎症反应和应激反应。
文摘睡眠分期是评估睡眠质量的基础。然而,睡眠呼吸暂停(sleep apnea,SA)会改变测试者的睡眠结构,进而影响对睡眠分期的准确评估。因此,在评估睡眠质量时,准确检测睡眠呼吸暂停和睡眠分期至关重要。为准确评估睡眠分期,本研究通过研究脑区之间的功能连接,探讨了脑功能连接的相互作用关系。采用锁相值(phase locking value,PLV)在不同时间段上进行特征提取,构建功能连接网络;然后利用多个时间段的PLV进行特征融合,并通过LibSVM(library for support vector machines,LibSVM)结合分类性能优化策略的方法进行睡眠分期。同时,本研究还分析了睡眠呼吸暂停和正常呼吸对脑网络的影响。实验结果显示,睡眠呼吸暂停时的各脑区连通紧密程度大于正常呼吸时,并在子时段数为30时,睡眠分期的分类准确率达到了88.87%,呼吸暂停的检测准确率达到了93.64%。该算法在睡眠分类和呼吸暂停检测方面表现出良好性能,有助于推动脑电睡眠分类和呼吸暂停检测系统的开发和应用。
