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Cruciani A, Santoro F, Pozzilli V, Todisco A, Pilato F, Motolese F, Celani LM, Pantuliano MC, Tortorella C, Haggiag S, Ruggieri S, Gasperini C, Di Lazzaro V, Capone F. Neurophysiological methods for assessing and treating cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis: A scoping review of the literature. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2024; 91:105892. [PMID: 39299184 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2024.105892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
Abstract
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in exploring the non-classical symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), with a particular focus on cognitive impairments associated with the disease's progression. These cognitive symptoms are now recognized as crucial elements in the assessment of disease activity. In this context, neurophysiology has emerged as a valuable and accessible tool for studying and addressing cognitive decline in individuals with MS. This scoping literature review investigates the role of neurophysiology in assessing and treating cognitive impairment in MS patients. The review focuses on Electroencephalography (EEG), Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS), and magnetoencephalography (MEG) to assess cognitive decline in MS patients. Moreover, we discuss all the papers that tried to treat this cognitive impairment with NIBS techniques. While several neurophysiological markers show potential, standardization of protocols is essential for enhancing the reliability and consistency of these approaches. Further research is warranted to explore other NIBS techniques and deepen our understanding of the neurophysiological underpinnings of cognitive deficits in MS.
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- Alessandro Cruciani
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Ospedale San Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Ospedale San Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Ospedale San Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Ospedale San Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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Jellinger KA. Cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis: from phenomenology to neurobiological mechanisms. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2024; 131:871-899. [PMID: 38761183 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-024-02786-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
Abstract
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated disease of the central nervous system characterized by inflammation, demyelination and chronic progressive neurodegeneration. Among its broad and unpredictable range of clinical symptoms, cognitive impairment (CI) is a common and disabling feature greatly affecting the patients' quality of life. Its prevalence is 20% up to 88% with a wide variety depending on the phenotype of MS, with highest frequency and severity in primary progressive MS. Involving different cognitive domains, CI is often associated with depression and other neuropsychiatric symptoms, but usually not correlated with motor and other deficits, suggesting different pathophysiological mechanisms. While no specific neuropathological data for CI in MS are available, modern research has provided evidence that it arises from the disease-specific brain alterations. Multimodal neuroimaging, besides structural changes of cortical and deep subcortical gray and white matter, exhibited dysfunction of fronto-parietal, thalamo-hippocampal, default mode and cognition-related networks, disruption of inter-network connections and involvement of the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) system. This provided a conceptual framework to explain how aberrant pathophysiological processes, including oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, autoimmune reactions and disruption of essential signaling pathways predict/cause specific disorders of cognition. CI in MS is related to multi-regional patterns of cerebral disturbances, although its complex pathogenic mechanisms await further elucidation. This article, based on systematic analysis of PubMed, Google Scholar and Cochrane Library, reviews current epidemiological, clinical, neuroimaging and pathogenetic evidence that could aid early identification of CI in MS and inform about new therapeutic targets and strategies.
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- Kurt A Jellinger
- Institute of Clinical Neurobiology, Alberichgasse 5/13, Vienna, A-1150, Austria.
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Wu W, Francis H, Lucien A, Wheeler TA, Gandy M. The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Neuropsychol Rev 2024:10.1007/s11065-024-09640-8. [PMID: 38587704 DOI: 10.1007/s11065-024-09640-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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It is increasingly recognized that cognitive symptoms are a common sequelae of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and are associated with adverse functional consequences. However, estimates of cognitive impairment (CIm) prevalence vary widely. This study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of CIm among adults with RRMS and investigate moderators of prevalence rates. Following prospective registration (PROSPERO; CRD42021281815), electronic databases (Embase, Scopus, Medline, and PsycINFO) were searched from inception until March 2023. Eligible studies reported the prevalence of CIm among adults with RRMS, as determined through standardized neuropsychological testing and defined as evidence of reduced performance across at least two cognitive domains (e.g., processing speed, attention) relative to normative samples, healthy controls, or premorbid estimates. The electronic database search yielded 8695 unique records, of which 50 met selection criteria. The pooled prevalence of cognitive impairment was 32.5% (95% confidence interval 29.3-36.0%) across 5859 participants. Mean disease duration and age were significant predictors of cognitive impairment prevalence, with samples with longer disease durations and older age reporting higher prevalence rates. Studies which administered more extensive test batteries also reported significantly higher cognitive impairment prevalence. Approximately one third of adults with RRMS experience clinical levels of CIm. This finding supports the use of routine cognitive testing to enable early detection of CIm, and to identify individuals who may benefit from additional cognitive and functional support during treatment planning.
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- Wendy Wu
- The School of Psychological Sciences, Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia.
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- The School of Psychological Sciences, Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
- Neurology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, NSW, Australia
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- The School of Psychological Sciences, Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
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- The School of Psychological Sciences, Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
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- The School of Psychological Sciences, Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
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Nauta IM, Kessels RPC, Bertens D, Stam CJ, Strijbis EEM, Hillebrand A, Fasotti L, Uitdehaag BMJ, Hulst HE, Speckens AEM, Schoonheim MM, de Jong BA. Neurophysiological brain function predicts response to cognitive rehabilitation and mindfulness in multiple sclerosis: a randomized trial. J Neurol 2024; 271:1649-1662. [PMID: 38278979 PMCID: PMC10972975 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-024-12183-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cognitive treatment response varies highly in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Identification of mechanisms is essential for predicting response. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate whether brain network function predicts response to cognitive rehabilitation therapy (CRT) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). METHODS PwMS with cognitive complaints completed CRT, MBCT, or enhanced treatment as usual (ETAU) and performed three measurements (baseline, post-treatment, 6-month follow-up). Baseline magnetoencephalography (MEG) measures were used to predict treatment effects on cognitive complaints, personalized cognitive goals, and information processing speed (IPS) using mixed models (secondary analysis REMIND-MS study). RESULTS We included 105 PwMS (96 included in prediction analyses; 32 CRT, 31 MBCT, 33 ETAU), and 56 healthy controls with baseline MEG. MEG did not predict reductions in complaints. Higher connectivity predicted better goal achievement after MBCT (p = 0.010) and CRT (p = 0.018). Lower gamma power (p = 0.006) and higher connectivity (p = 0.020) predicted larger IPS benefits after MBCT. These MEG predictors indicated worse brain function compared to healthy controls (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Brain network function predicted better cognitive goal achievement after MBCT and CRT, and IPS improvements after MBCT. PwMS with neuronal slowing and hyperconnectivity were most prone to show treatment response, making network function a promising tool for personalized treatment recommendations. TRIAL REGISTRATION The REMIND-MS study was prospectively registered in the Dutch Trial registry (NL6285; https://trialsearch.who.int/Trial2.aspx?TrialID=NTR6459 ).
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- Ilse M Nauta
- MS Center Amsterdam, Neurology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Klimmendaal Rehabilitation Center, Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Vincent Van Gogh Institute for Psychiatry, Venray, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Klimmendaal Rehabilitation Center, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- MS Center Amsterdam, Neurology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- MEG Center, Clinical Neurophysiology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- MS Center Amsterdam, Neurology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- MEG Center, Clinical Neurophysiology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Klimmendaal Rehabilitation Center, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- MS Center Amsterdam, Neurology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- MS Center Amsterdam, Anatomy and Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- MS Center Amsterdam, Neurology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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De Cock A, Van Ranst A, Costers L, Keytsman E, D'Hooghe MB, D'Haeseleer M, Nagels G, Van Schependom J. Reduced alpha2 power is associated with slowed information processing speed in multiple sclerosis. Eur J Neurol 2023; 30:2793-2800. [PMID: 37326133 DOI: 10.1111/ene.15927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Cognitive impairment is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), significantly impacts daily functioning, is time-consuming to assess, and is prone to practice effects. We examined whether the alpha band power measured with magnetoencephalography (MEG) is associated with the different cognitive domains affected by MS. METHODS Sixty-eight MS patients and 47 healthy controls underwent MEG, T1- and FLAIR-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and neuropsychological testing. Alpha power in the occipital cortex was quantified in the alpha1 (8-10 Hz) and alpha2 (10-12 Hz) bands. Next, we performed best subset regression to assess the added value of neurophysiological measures to commonly available MRI measures. RESULTS Alpha2 power significantly correlated with information processing speed (p < 0.001) and was always retained in all multilinear models, whereas thalamic volume was retained in 80% of all models. Alpha1 power was correlated with visual memory (p < 0.001) but only retained in 38% of all models. CONCLUSIONS Alpha2 (10-12 Hz) power in rest is associated with IPS, independent of standard MRI parameters. This study stresses that a multimodal assessment, including structural and functional biomarkers, is likely required to characterize cognitive impairment in MS. Resting-state neurophysiology is thus a promising tool to understand and follow up changes in IPS.
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- Alexander De Cock
- Nationaal Multiple Sclerose Centrum, Melsbroek, Belgium
- Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
- AIMS Lab, Center for Neurosciences, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Neurology Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- AIMS Lab, Center for Neurosciences, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- AIMS Lab, Center for Neurosciences, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Nationaal Multiple Sclerose Centrum, Melsbroek, Belgium
- Neurology Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Nationaal Multiple Sclerose Centrum, Melsbroek, Belgium
- Neurology Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
- AIMS Lab, Center for Neurosciences, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Neurology Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- AIMS Lab, Center for Neurosciences, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Electronics and Informatics (ETRO), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Wang S, Wang Y, Li Y, Sun J, Wang P, Niu K, Xu Y, Li Y, Sun F, Chen Q, Wang X. Alternations of neuromagnetic activity across neurocognitive core networks among benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes: A multi-frequency MEG study. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1101127. [PMID: 36908802 PMCID: PMC9992197 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1101127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Objective We aimed to investigate the alternations of neuromagnetic activity across neurocognitive core networks among early untreated children having benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS). Methods We recorded the Magnetoencephalography (MEG) resting-state data from 48 untreated children having BECTS and 24 healthy children. The fourth edition of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV) was utilized to divide the children with BECTS into two groups: the cognitive impairment (CI) group with a full-scale intelligence quotient (FSIQ) of < 90 and the cognitive non-impairment (CNI) group with an FSIQ of > 90. We selected 26 bilateral cognitive-related regions of interest based on the triple network model. The neurocognitive core network spectral power was estimated using a minimum norm estimate (MNE). Results In the CNI group, the spectral power inside the bilateral anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and the bilateral caudal middle frontal cortex (CMF) enhanced within the delta band and reduced within the alpha band. Both the CI and the CNI group demonstrated enhanced spectral power inside the bilateral posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), bilateral precuneus (PCu) region, bilateral superior and middle temporal cortex, bilateral inferior parietal lobe (IPL), and bilateral supramarginal cortex (SM) region in the delta band. Moreover, there was decreased spectral power in the alpha band. In addition, there were consistent changes in the high-frequency spectrum (> 90 Hz). The spectral power density within the insula cortex (IC), superior temporal cortex (ST), middle temporal cortex (MT), and parahippocampal cortex (PaH) also decreased. Therefore, studying high-frequency activity could lead to a new understanding of the pathogenesis of BECTS. Conclusion The alternations of spectral power among neurocognitive core networks could account for CI among early untreated children having BECTS. The dynamic properties of spectral power in different frequency bands could behave as biomarkers for diagnosing new BECTS.
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- Siyi Wang
- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- MEG Center, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Siems M, Tünnerhoff J, Ziemann U, Siegel M. Multistage classification identifies altered cortical phase- and amplitude-coupling in Multiple Sclerosis. Neuroimage 2022; 264:119752. [PMID: 36400377 PMCID: PMC9771829 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2022.119752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Distinguishing groups of subjects or experimental conditions in a high-dimensional feature space is a common goal in modern neuroimaging studies. Successful classification depends on the selection of relevant features as not every neuronal signal component or parameter is informative about the research question at hand. Here, we developed a novel unsupervised multistage analysis approach that combines dimensionality reduction, bootstrap aggregating and multivariate classification to select relevant neuronal features. We tested the approach by identifying changes of brain-wide electrophysiological coupling in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that can result in cognitive decline and physical disability. However, related changes in large-scale brain interactions remain poorly understood and corresponding non-invasive biomarkers are sparse. We thus compared brain-wide phase- and amplitude-coupling of frequency specific neuronal activity in relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis patients (n = 17) and healthy controls (n = 17) using magnetoencephalography. Changes in this dataset included both, increased and decreased phase- and amplitude-coupling in wide-spread, bilateral neuronal networks across a broad range of frequencies. These changes allowed to successfully classify patients and controls with an accuracy of 84%. Furthermore, classification confidence predicted behavioral scores of disease severity. In sum, our results unravel systematic changes of large-scale phase- and amplitude coupling in Multiple Sclerosis. Furthermore, our results establish a new analysis approach to efficiently contrast high-dimensional neuroimaging data between experimental groups or conditions.
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- Marcus Siems
- Department of Neural Dynamics and Magnetoencephalography, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, University of Tübingen, Germany,Centre for Integrative Neuroscience, University of Tübingen, Germany,MEG Center, University of Tübingen, Germany,Department of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany,Correspondence author at: Department of Neural Dynamics and Magnetoencephalography, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, University of Tübingen, Germany.
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- Department of Neurology & Stroke, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology & Stroke, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neural Dynamics and Magnetoencephalography, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, University of Tübingen, Germany,Centre for Integrative Neuroscience, University of Tübingen, Germany,MEG Center, University of Tübingen, Germany,Correspondence author at: Department of Neural Dynamics and Magnetoencephalography, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, University of Tübingen, Germany.
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Huiskamp M, Kiljan S, Kulik S, Witte ME, Jonkman LE, Gjm Bol J, Schenk GJ, Hulst HE, Tewarie P, Schoonheim MM, Geurts JJ. Inhibitory synaptic loss drives network changes in multiple sclerosis: An ex vivo to in silico translational study. Mult Scler 2022; 28:2010-2019. [PMID: 36189828 PMCID: PMC9574900 DOI: 10.1177/13524585221125381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
Background: Synaptic and neuronal loss contribute to network dysfunction and disability
in multiple sclerosis (MS). However, it is unknown whether excitatory or
inhibitory synapses and neurons are more vulnerable and how their losses
impact network functioning. Objective: To quantify excitatory and inhibitory synapses and neurons and to investigate
how synaptic loss affects network functioning through computational
modeling. Methods: Using immunofluorescent staining and confocal microscopy, densities of
glutamatergic and GABAergic synapses and neurons were compared between
post-mortem MS and non-neurological control cases. Then, a corticothalamic
biophysical model was employed to study how MS-induced excitatory and
inhibitory synaptic loss affect network functioning. Results: In layer VI of normal-appearing MS cortex, excitatory and inhibitory synaptic
densities were significantly lower than controls (reductions up to 14.9%),
but demyelinated cortex showed larger losses of inhibitory synapses (29%).
In our computational model, reducing inhibitory synapses impacted the
network most, leading to a disinhibitory increase in neuronal activity and
connectivity. Conclusion: In MS, excitatory and inhibitory synaptic losses were observed, predominantly
for inhibitory synapses in demyelinated cortex. Inhibitory synaptic loss
affected network functioning most, leading to increased neuronal activity
and connectivity. As network disinhibition relates to cognitive impairment,
inhibitory synaptic loss seems particularly relevant in MS.
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- Marijn Huiskamp
- Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, De Boelelaan 1108, 1081 HZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Molecular Cell Biology and Inflammation, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands/Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Neurology, MS center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands/Clinical Neurophysiology and MEG Center, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Strijbis EMM, Timar YSS, Schoonhoven DN, Nauta IM, Kulik SD, de Ruiter LRJ, Schoonheim MM, Hillebrand A, Stam CJ. State Changes During Resting-State (Magneto)encephalographic Studies: The Effect of Drowsiness on Spectral, Connectivity, and Network Analyses. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:782474. [PMID: 35784839 PMCID: PMC9245543 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.782474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background A common problem in resting-state neuroimaging studies is that subjects become drowsy or fall asleep. Although this could drastically affect neurophysiological measurements, such as magnetoencephalography (MEG), its specific impact remains understudied. We aimed to systematically investigate how often drowsiness is present during resting-state MEG recordings, and how the state changes alter quantitative estimates of oscillatory activity, functional connectivity, and network topology. Methods About 8-min MEG recordings of 19 healthy subjects, split into ~13-s epochs, were scored for the presence of eyes-open (EO), alert eyes-closed (A-EC), or drowsy eyes-closed (D-EC) states. After projection to source-space, results of spectral, functional connectivity, and network analyses in 6 canonical frequency bands were compared between these states on a global and regional levels. Functional connectivity was analyzed using the phase lag index (PLI) and corrected amplitude envelope correlation (AECc), and network topology was analyzed using the minimum spanning tree (MST). Results Drowsiness was present in >55% of all epochs that did not fulfill the AASM criteria for sleep. There were clear differences in spectral results between the states (A-EC vs. D-EC) and conditions (EO vs. A-EC). The influence of state and condition was far less pronounced for connectivity analyses, with only minimal differences between D-EC and EO in the AECc in the delta band. There were no effects of drowsiness on any of the MST measures. Conclusions Drowsiness during eyes-closed resting-state MEG recordings is present in the majority of epochs, despite the instructions to stay awake. This has considerable influence on spectral properties, but much less so on functional connectivity and network topology. These findings are important for interpreting the results of EEG/MEG studies using spectral analyses in neurological disease, where recordings should be evaluated for the presence of drowsiness. For connectivity analyses or studies on network topology, this seems of far less importance.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eva M. M. Strijbis
- Department of Neurology, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Eva M. M. Strijbis
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- Department of Neurology, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Schoonhoven DN, Briels CT, Hillebrand A, Scheltens P, Stam CJ, Gouw AA. Sensitive and reproducible MEG resting-state metrics of functional connectivity in Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimers Res Ther 2022; 14:38. [PMID: 35219327 PMCID: PMC8881826 DOI: 10.1186/s13195-022-00970-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background Analysis of functional brain networks in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been hampered by a lack of reproducible, yet valid metrics of functional connectivity (FC). This study aimed to assess both the sensitivity and reproducibility of the corrected amplitude envelope correlation (AEC-c) and phase lag index (PLI), two metrics of FC that are insensitive to the effects of volume conduction and field spread, in two separate cohorts of patients with dementia due to AD versus healthy elderly controls. Methods Subjects with a clinical diagnosis of AD dementia with biomarker proof, and a control group of subjective cognitive decline (SCD), underwent two 5-min resting-state MEG recordings. Data consisted of a test (AD = 28; SCD = 29) and validation (AD = 29; SCD = 27) cohort. Time-series were estimated for 90 regions of interest (ROIs) in the automated anatomical labelling (AAL) atlas. For each of five canonical frequency bands, the AEC-c and PLI were calculated between all 90 ROIs, and connections were averaged per ROI. General linear models were constructed to compare the global FC differences between the groups, assess the reproducibility, and evaluate the effects of age and relative power. Reproducibility of the regional FC differences was assessed using the Mann-Whitney U tests, with correction for multiple testing using the false discovery rate (FDR). Results The AEC-c showed significantly and reproducibly lower global FC for the AD group compared to SCD, in the alpha (8–13 Hz) and beta (13–30 Hz) bands, while the PLI revealed reproducibly lower FC for the AD group in the delta (0.5–4 Hz) band and higher FC for the theta (4–8 Hz) band. Regionally, the beta band AEC-c showed reproducibility for almost all ROIs (except for 13 ROIs in the frontal and temporal lobes). For the other bands, the AEC-c and PLI did not show regional reproducibility after FDR correction. The theta band PLI was susceptible to the effect of relative power. Conclusion For MEG, the AEC-c is a sensitive and reproducible metric, able to distinguish FC differences between patients with AD dementia and cognitively healthy controls. These two measures likely reflect different aspects of neural activity and show differential sensitivity to changes in neural dynamics. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13195-022-00970-4.
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- Deborah N Schoonhoven
- Alzheimer Center Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and MEG Center, Department of Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Alzheimer Center Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and MEG Center, Department of Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and MEG Center, Department of Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Center Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and MEG Center, Department of Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Alzheimer Center Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and MEG Center, Department of Neurology, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Kulik SD, Nauta IM, Tewarie P, Koubiyr I, van Dellen E, Ruet A, Meijer KA, de Jong BA, Stam CJ, Hillebrand A, Geurts JJG, Douw L, Schoonheim MM. Structure-function coupling as a correlate and potential biomarker of cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis. Netw Neurosci 2021; 6:339-356. [PMID: 35733434 PMCID: PMC9208024 DOI: 10.1162/netn_a_00226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) features extensive connectivity changes, but how structural and functional connectivity relate, and whether this relation could be a useful biomarker for cognitive impairment in MS is unclear.
This study included 79 MS patients and 40 healthy controls (HCs). Patients were classified as cognitively impaired (CI) or cognitively preserved (CP). Structural connectivity was determined using diffusion MRI and functional connectivity using resting-state magnetoencephalography (MEG) data (theta, alpha1 and alpha2 bands). Structure-function coupling was assessed by correlating modalities, and further explored in frequency bands that significantly correlated with whole-brain structural connectivity. Functional correlates of short- and long-range structural connections (based on tract length) were then specifically assessed. ROC analyses were performed on coupling values to identify biomarker potential.
Only the theta band showed significant correlations between whole-brain structural and functional connectivity (rho = −0.26, p = 0.023, only in MS). Long-range structure-function coupling was higher in CI patients compared to HCs (p = 0.005). Short-range coupling showed no group differences. Structure-function coupling was not a significant classifier of cognitive impairment for any tract length (short-range AUC = 0.498, p = 0.976, long-range AUC = 0.611, p = 0.095).
Long-range structure-function coupling was higher in CI-MS compared to HC, but more research is needed to further explore this measure as biomarkers in MS.
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- Shanna D. Kulik
- Departments of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam UMC, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Clinical Neurophysiology and MEG Center, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, Neurocentre Magendie, U1215, Bordeaux, France
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Psychiatry, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, Neurocentre Magendie, U1215, Bordeaux, France
- CHU de Bordeaux, Service de Neurologie, Bordeaux, France
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- Departments of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam UMC, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Clinical Neurophysiology and MEG Center, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Clinical Neurophysiology and MEG Center, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Departments of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam UMC, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Departments of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam UMC, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Departments of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam UMC, MS Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Nij Bijvank JA, Strijbis EMM, Nauta IM, Kulik SD, Balk LJ, Stam CJ, Hillebrand A, Geurts JJG, Uitdehaag BMJ, van Rijn LJ, Petzold A, Schoonheim MM. Impaired saccadic eye movements in multiple sclerosis are related to altered functional connectivity of the oculomotor brain network. Neuroimage Clin 2021; 32:102848. [PMID: 34624635 PMCID: PMC8503580 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2021.102848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Impaired eye movements in multiple sclerosis (MS) and functional connectivity (FC) Eye movements related to altered FC of the oculomotor brain network. Lower (beta band) and higher (theta/delta band) FC related to abnormal eye movements. Regional changes were more informative than whole-network measures. Eye movement parameters also related to disability and cognitive dysfunction.
Background Impaired eye movements in multiple sclerosis (MS) are common and could represent a non-invasive and accurate measure of (dys)functioning of interconnected areas within the complex brain network. The aim of this study was to test whether altered saccadic eye movements are related to changes in functional connectivity (FC) in patients with MS. Methods Cross-sectional eye movement (pro-saccades and anti-saccades) and magnetoencephalography (MEG) data from the Amsterdam MS cohort were included from 176 MS patients and 33 healthy controls. FC was calculated between all regions of the Brainnetome atlas in six conventional frequency bands. Cognitive function and disability were evaluated by previously validated measures. The relationships between saccadic parameters and both FC and clinical scores in MS patients were analysed using multivariate linear regression models. Results In MS pro- and anti-saccades were abnormal compared to healthy controls A relationship of saccadic eye movements was found with FC of the oculomotor network, which was stronger for regional than global FC. In general, abnormal eye movements were related to higher delta and theta FC but lower beta FC. Strongest associations were found for pro-saccadic latency and FC of the precuneus (beta band β = -0.23, p = .006), peak velocity and FC of the parietal eye field (theta band β = -0.25, p = .005) and gain and FC of the inferior frontal eye field (theta band β = -0.25, p = .003). Pro-saccadic latency was also strongly associated with disability scores and cognitive dysfunction. Conclusions Impaired saccadic eye movements were related to functional connectivity of the oculomotor network and clinical performance in MS. This study also showed that, in addition to global network connectivity, studying regional changes in MEG studies could yield stronger correlations.
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- J A Nij Bijvank
- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, MS Center and Neuro-ophthalmology Expertise Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Ophthalmology, Neuro-ophthalmology Expertise Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, MS Center and Neuro-ophthalmology Expertise Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, MS Center and Neuro-ophthalmology Expertise Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, MS Center and Neuro-ophthalmology Expertise Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and Magnetoencephalography Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and Magnetoencephalography Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, MS Center and Neuro-ophthalmology Expertise Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Ophthalmology, Neuro-ophthalmology Expertise Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Department of Ophthalmology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Neurology, MS Center and Neuro-ophthalmology Expertise Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Ophthalmology, Neuro-ophthalmology Expertise Center, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Moorfields Eye Hospital, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, United Kingdom
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Khan H, Sami MB, Litvak V. The utility of Magnetoencephalography in multiple sclerosis - A systematic review. NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL 2021; 32:102814. [PMID: 34537682 PMCID: PMC8455859 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2021.102814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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We conducted a Systematic Review of studies, looking at 30 studies from 13 centres. MS patients had reduced power in some induced responses (motor beta, visual gamma). Increased latency and reduced connectivity were seen for somatosensory evoked fields. There was an association between upper alpha connectivity and cognitive function. MEG shows promise, although work is too preliminary to recommend current clinical use.
Introduction Magnetoencephalography (MEG), allows for a high degree temporal and spatial accuracy in recording cortical oscillatory activity and evoked fields. To date, no review has been undertaken to synthesise all MEG studies in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We undertook a Systematic Review of the utility of MEG in MS. Methods We identified MEG studies carried out in MS using EMBASE, Medline, Cochrane, TRIP and Psychinfo databases. We included original research articles with a cohort of minimum of five multiple sclerosis patients and quantifying of at least one MEG parameter. We used a modified version of the JBI (mJBI) for case-control studies to assess for risk of bias. Results We identified 30 studies from 13 centres involving at least 433 MS patients and 347 controls. We found evidence that MEG shows perturbed activity (most commonly reduced power modulations), reduced connectivity and association with altered clinical function in Multiple Sclerosis. Specific replicated findings were decreased motor induced responses in the beta band, diminished increase of gamma power after visual stimulation, increased latency and reduced connectivity for somatosensory evoked fields. There was an association between upper alpha connectivity and cognitive measures in people with MS. Overall studies were of moderate quality (mean mJBI score 6.7). Discussion We find evidence for the utility of MEG in Multiple Sclerosis. Event-related designs are of particular value and show replicability between centres. At this stage, it is not clear whether these changes are specific to Multiple Sclerosis or are also observable in other diseases. Further studies should look to explore cognitive control in more depth using in-task designs and undertake longitudinal studies to determine whether these changes have prognostic value.
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- H Khan
- UCL Queen's Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom; Queen's Medical Centre Nottingham, Clifton Boulevard, Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2UH, United Kingdom.
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- Institute of Mental Health, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham Innovation Park, Triumph Road, Nottingham NG7 2TU, United Kingdom
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- UCL Queen's Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom
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Increased brain atrophy and lesion load is associated with stronger lower alpha MEG power in multiple sclerosis patients. NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL 2021; 30:102632. [PMID: 33770549 PMCID: PMC8022249 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2021.102632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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In multiple sclerosis, the interplay of neurodegeneration, demyelination and inflammation leads to changes in neurophysiological functioning. This study aims to characterize the relation between reduced brain volumes and spectral power in multiple sclerosis patients and matched healthy subjects. During resting-state eyes closed, we collected magnetoencephalographic data in 67 multiple sclerosis patients and 47 healthy subjects, matched for age and gender. Additionally, we quantified different brain volumes through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). First, a principal component analysis of MRI-derived brain volumes demonstrates that atrophy can be largely described by two components: one overall degenerative component that correlates strongly with different cognitive tests, and one component that mainly captures degeneration of the cortical grey matter that strongly correlates with age. A multimodal correlation analysis indicates that increased brain atrophy and lesion load is accompanied by increased spectral power in the lower alpha (8-10 Hz) in the temporoparietal junction (TPJ). Increased lower alpha power in the TPJ was further associated with worse results on verbal and spatial working memory tests, whereas an increased lower/upper alpha power ratio was associated with slower information processing speed. In conclusion, multiple sclerosis patients with increased brain atrophy, lesion and thalamic volumes demonstrated increased lower alpha power in the TPJ and reduced cognitive abilities.
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Sjøgård M, Wens V, Van Schependom J, Costers L, D'hooghe M, D'haeseleer M, Woolrich M, Goldman S, Nagels G, De Tiège X. Brain dysconnectivity relates to disability and cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis. Hum Brain Mapp 2020; 42:626-643. [PMID: 33242237 PMCID: PMC7814767 DOI: 10.1002/hbm.25247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The pathophysiology of cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis (MS) is still unclear. This magnetoencephalography (MEG) study investigates the impact of MS on brain resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) and its relationship to disability and cognitive impairment. We investigated rsFC based on power envelope correlation within and between different frequency bands, in a large cohort of participants consisting of 99 MS patients and 47 healthy subjects. Correlations were investigated between rsFC and outcomes on disability, disease duration and 7 neuropsychological scores within each group, while stringently correcting for multiple comparisons and possible confounding factors. Specific dysconnections correlating with MS-induced physical disability and disease duration were found within the sensorimotor and language networks, respectively. Global network-level reductions in within- and cross-network rsFC were observed in the default-mode network. Healthy subjects and patients significantly differed in their scores on cognitive fatigue and verbal fluency. Healthy subjects and patients showed different correlation patterns between rsFC and cognitive fatigue or verbal fluency, both of which involved a shift in patients from the posterior default-mode network to the language network. Introducing electrophysiological rsFC in a regression model of verbal fluency and cognitive fatigue in MS patients significantly increased the explained variance compared to a regression limited to structural MRI markers (relative thalamic volume and lesion load). This MEG study demonstrates that MS induces distinct changes in the resting-state functional brain architecture that relate to disability, disease duration and specific cognitive functioning alterations. It highlights the potential value of electrophysiological intrinsic rsFC for monitoring the cognitive impairment in patients with MS.
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- Martin Sjøgård
- Laboratoire de Cartographie fonctionnelle du Cerveau, UNI-ULB Neuroscience Institute, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratoire de Cartographie fonctionnelle du Cerveau, UNI-ULB Neuroscience Institute, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.,Department of Functional Neuroimaging, Service of Nuclear Medicine, CUB-Hôpital Erasme, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.,National MS Center, Belgium
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- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.,National MS Center, Belgium
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- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.,National MS Center, Belgium
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- Oxford Centre for Human Brain Activity, Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Laboratoire de Cartographie fonctionnelle du Cerveau, UNI-ULB Neuroscience Institute, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.,Department of Functional Neuroimaging, Service of Nuclear Medicine, CUB-Hôpital Erasme, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.,National MS Center, Belgium.,St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Laboratoire de Cartographie fonctionnelle du Cerveau, UNI-ULB Neuroscience Institute, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.,Department of Functional Neuroimaging, Service of Nuclear Medicine, CUB-Hôpital Erasme, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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Wright SK, Wood AG. Neurodevelopmental outcomes in paediatric immune-mediated and autoimmune epileptic encephalopathy. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2020; 24:53-57. [PMID: 31879225 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2019.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Recognition of paediatric autoimmune/immune-mediated encephalitis and epileptic encephalopathy (e.g. NMDAR-Ab encephalitis) has rapidly increased over the last ten years. While we are succeeding in the diagnosis and identification and even early treatment of these encephalitidies, with studies describing >80% are making a "good" recovery, we are now recognising that a "good" medical outcome does not cover the cognitive, social and behavioural sequelae that can occur, particularly in paediatric patients. Basic measures of medical outcome, for example the modified Rankin Scale (MRS) or the Paediatric Cerebral Performance Category (PCPC), offer the advantage of being quick to use, but do not reveal the more complex difficulties that can impact the future of affected children. This article reviews the current literature on neurodevelopmental outcomes in children affected with autoimmune and immune-mediated encephalitis/epileptic encephalopathy and provides guidance on post-onset surveillance aimed at identifying those most likely to experience ongoing long-term difficulties.
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- Sukhvir K Wright
- School of Life and Health Sciences & Aston Neuroscience Institute, Aston University, Birmingham, UK; Department of Neurology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
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- School of Life and Health Sciences & Aston Neuroscience Institute, Aston University, Birmingham, UK; School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Melbourne Burwood Campus, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Marzetti L, Basti A, Chella F, D'Andrea A, Syrjälä J, Pizzella V. Brain Functional Connectivity Through Phase Coupling of Neuronal Oscillations: A Perspective From Magnetoencephalography. Front Neurosci 2019; 13:964. [PMID: 31572116 PMCID: PMC6751382 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2019.00964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
Abstract
Magnetoencephalography has gained an increasing importance in systems neuroscience thanks to the possibility it offers of unraveling brain networks at time-scales relevant to behavior, i.e., frequencies in the 1-100 Hz range, with sufficient spatial resolution. In the first part of this review, we describe, in a unified mathematical framework, a large set of metrics used to estimate MEG functional connectivity at the same or at different frequencies. The different metrics are presented according to their characteristics: same-frequency or cross-frequency, univariate or multivariate, directed or undirected. We focus on phase coupling metrics given that phase coupling of neuronal oscillations is a putative mechanism for inter-areal communication, and that MEG is an ideal tool to non-invasively detect such coupling. In the second part of this review, we present examples of the use of specific phase methods on real MEG data in the context of resting state, visuospatial attention and working memory. Overall, the results of the studies provide evidence for frequency specific and/or cross-frequency brain circuits which partially overlap with brain networks as identified by hemodynamic-based imaging techniques, such as functional Magnetic Resonance (fMRI). Additionally, the relation of these functional brain circuits to anatomy and to behavior highlights the usefulness of MEG phase coupling in systems neuroscience studies. In conclusion, we believe that the field of MEG functional connectivity has made substantial steps forward in the recent years and is now ready for bringing the study of brain networks to a more mechanistic understanding.
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- Laura Marzetti
- Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Imaging and Clinical Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Keune PM, Hansen S, Sauder T, Jaruszowic S, Kehm C, Keune J, Weber E, Schönenberg M, Oschmann P. Frontal brain activity and cognitive processing speed in multiple sclerosis: An exploration of EEG neurofeedback training. Neuroimage Clin 2019; 22:101716. [PMID: 30798167 PMCID: PMC6384325 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2019.101716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Revised: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cognitive deficits including impaired information processing speed as assessed by the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) are common in multiple sclerosis (MS). Oscillatory markers of processing speed may be extracted from magnetoencephalographic (MEG) and electroencephalographic (EEG) resting-state recordings. In this context, an increased proportion of frontal slow-wave (theta, 4-8 Hz) to fast-wave (beta, 13-30 Hz) EEG activity was indicative of impaired SDMT performance. Such an increased theta/beta ratio may reflect oscillatory slowing associated with deficits in attention control. Therapeutic approaches that consider atypical oscillatory activity in MS remain sparse. OBJECTIVES In a cross-sectional design, we examined the relation between SDMT performance, the EEG theta/beta ratio and its components. We also explored longitudinally, whether EEG neurofeedback could be used to induce a putatively adaptive alteration in these EEG parameters, toward a pattern indicative of improved processing speed. METHODS N = 58 MS patients (RRMS/SPMS/PPMS N: 18/35/3, 2 cases excluded) participated in a neuropsychological examination and a resting-state EEG recording. Subsequently, N = 10 patients received neurofeedback training for two weeks in a hospitalized setting. The purpose was to reduce the frontal theta/beta ratio through operant conditioning. RESULTS In the cross-sectional examination, patients with slow SDMT speed displayed an increased theta/beta ratio, relative to those with normal speed. This involved increased frontal theta power, whereas beta power was equal across groups. The theta/beta ratio remained stable during neurofeedback across sessions of the two-week training period. In an exploratory secondary analysis, within sessions a reduction in the theta/beta ratio during active training blocks relative pre/post session resting-states was observed, driven by reduced theta power. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide support for utilizing frontal EEG theta activity as an inverse marker of processing speed in MS. Across sessions, there was no support for successful operant conditioning of the theta/beta ratio during the two-week training period. The observed state-specific shift within sessions, involving a transient reduction in theta activity, nevertheless may provide a rationale for a further investigation of neurofeedback as a treatment approach in MS.
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- Philipp M Keune
- Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany; Department of Physiological Psychology, University of Bamberg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany; Department of Physiological Psychology, University of Bamberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany; Department of Physiological Psychology, University of Bamberg, Germany
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- Department of Physiological Psychology, University of Bamberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, Bayreuth, Germany
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