How EEG and MRI complement each other in detecting cognitive decline

Neural implants are leaping from sci-fi to stroke rehab reality—think brain-surface stimulators that “co-train” damaged motor cortex and BCIs placed through a vein. ⚡️🧠 Why now: UW teams just implanted flexible cortical sheets that read & stimulate to retrain motor networks; first-in-human safety trial is underway. Neuralink also received FDA Breakthrough for post-stroke speech restoration—regulatory tailwinds matter. Context: Endovascular BCIs report positive 12-month safety/utility, while paired vagus-nerve stimulation is doubling odds of meaningful upper-limb gains. Momentum is shifting from lab to clinic. Takeaway: Rehab is becoming electro-biologic. Clinicians should watch candidacy, durability, and at-home use as endpoints evolve. 🤔 If efficacy holds, should neural implants enter standard post-stroke pathways within 2–3 years, or is the risk–benefit—and equity—gap still too wide? Sources [1] https://lnkd.in/dH6WSmfP [2] https://lnkd.in/d4RQrqD9 [3] https://lnkd.in/d6dUKwAB [4] https://lnkd.in/gesRFyN7 #StrokeRecovery #Neurotech #BCI Sciqst: AI-powered literature reviews in minutes.  Generate comprehensive, up-to-date scientific reviews from the latest papers with one click.  https://www.sciqst.com

🧠 ⚙️ 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 #40: 𝐒𝐞𝐩 𝟏𝟔–𝟑𝟎 🍁Autumn’s here, but neurotech news is anything but cooling down. 📊 Funding first: Nalu Medical, Inc. locked in $50M for phone-controlled pain implants. Sevaro raised $39M for AI care. Neura Health banked $11M, and SonoMind closed €3M for ultrasound neuromod. Helius stole the show with a $500M crypto-fueled raise, while Milken Institute committed $2M to FTD research. 💰 Regulation stayed hot. The MIND Act landed in the Senate. FDA clearances rolled in for TMS, sleep, mobility, and neurostim. CMS rolled out a $50B rural health program, and reimbursement reform is moving forward. ⚖️ On the commercial side, Meta's EMG glasses sparked plenty of debate. Natus Medical Incorporated picked up Holberg EEG AS. BrainCo Inc unveiled its Revo2 robotic hand. Orbit Neuro, Cirtec Medical, and Resonant Link Medical announced new leaders, while partnerships and global expansions kept coming. 🚀 The labs stayed busy too: Synchron released new BCI data, ONWARD Medical reported SCI implant results, and Stanford University introduced NeuroString, a hair-thin bioelectronic fiber that can both sense and stimulate. 🧪 And more, always more. Subsense Inc. dropped a party recap. The Neurotech Job Board passed 3.5k visitors in two weeks. October 10th brings two dates for your calendar: the Future Neuro Founders Program and the Neurotech Glow Walk in San Francisco. 🍸 🎁 These are just the highlights. Full roundup inside. Follow, share, and subscribe for the next drop: https://lnkd.in/gTnq_4fM

Breakthrough in Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces Precision Neuroscience made headlines on October 3, 2025, with their latest BCI research showcasing high-resolution signal recording capabilities without penetrating the brain tissue. The technology involves a microelectrode array that sits on the cortical surface, integrated during minimally invasive surgeries, and has shown superior performance in decoding neural activity compared to traditional methods. The Layer 7 device features over 1,000 channels, enabling precise mapping of brain signals for applications like restoring movement in paralyzed individuals or translating thoughts into text. This addresses key limitations of earlier BCIs, which often required deep implantation and risked infection or tissue damage. In clinical trials, participants demonstrated improved accuracy in cursor control and speech synthesis, highlighting the potential for real-world use in assistive devices. This development aligns with growing efforts to make BCIs more user-friendly and scalable for widespread adoption. Historically, BCIs have evolved from basic EEG systems to advanced implants like those from Neuralink, but Precision's approach emphasizes safety and reversibility, potentially accelerating regulatory approvals and ethical acceptance. Future implications include integrating BCIs with AI for enhanced human-machine symbiosis, possibly extending to cognitive augmentation or virtual reality interfaces. As research progresses, this could transform rehabilitation and open new avenues in neuroscience. How could this BCI breakthrough change lives for those with neurological conditions? Reply with your ideas or experiences! #BrainComputerInterface #Neurotech #MedicalBreakthrough #BCI2025 #HealthInnovation

Exciting developments in neurotechnology! 🧠 Reports suggest Neuralink has an impressive 10,000 patients signed up for its brain chip trials. This level of interest underscores the profound potential and public hope for advancements in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology. The primary, life-changing benefits currently being demonstrated focus on restoring autonomy: - Restoring Digital Independence: For individuals with paralysis (due to spinal cord injury, ALS, etc.), the implant enables them to control a computer cursor, keyboard, and external devices solely with their thoughts—essentially granting them hands-free control of the digital world. - Enhanced Communication: The technology holds the promise of dramatically improving communication for non-verbal individuals. - Treating Neurological Conditions: Future applications aim to treat conditions like Parkinson's, epilepsy, and even mental health disorders by monitoring and precisely modulating neural activity. While still in early stages, the implications for treating neurological conditions, restoring function, and potentially enhancing human capabilities are immense. It will be fascinating to follow the progress and ethical considerations as these trials move forward. What are your thoughts on the future of BCIs and their potential to transform healthcare? #Neuralink #BrainComputerInterface #Neuroscience #Technology #MedicalInnovation #FutureofMedicine #BCI #Paralysis #DigitalTransformation #AI

🧠 The Brain-Computer Interface Commercialization Crossroads: Minimally Invasive vs. High-Bandwidth The BCI market is heating up, with a projected value exceeding $12 billion by 2035. Yet, the industry is strategically divided on the path to mass adoption. It boils down to a fundamental MedTech trade-off: Surgical Risk vs. Data Resolution. I see three distinct strategic camps: 🔵 High-Bandwidth & Fully Invasive (e.g., Neuralink): Prioritizes superior data transfer (1,024+ channels) by implanting threads directly into the brain tissue. The payoff: Best long-term potential for complex tasks like "inner speech" and advanced neuro-prosthetics. The barrier: Requires an open-skull craniotomy, carrying maximum surgical risk, which drastically limits the initial patient pool and speeds up regulatory/payer review. 🔵 Minimally Invasive & Endovascular (e.g., Synchron): Prioritizes surgical simplicity (implanted via the jugular vein). The payoff: Easiest procedure, faster regulatory path (Breakthrough Device status), and seamless integration with existing tech (Apple, etc.). The barrier: Lower bandwidth, limiting initial applications to simple point-and-click/typing commands. 🔵 The Strategic Middle Ground: Surface-Level (e.g., Precision Neuroscience): Companies like Precision Neuroscience are deploying ultra-thin, high-density arrays that rest on the surface of the cortex via a micro-slit in the skull. In my opinion, this strategy holds the key to mainstream clinical scalability due to the de-risking strategy: ▶️ It minimizes brain tissue damage (lower long-term risk than penetrating electrodes). ▶️ It achieves high resolution (1,024 channels) without the complexity of a full craniotomy. ▶️ It secured a 510(k) FDA clearance for temporary use, demonstrating a smart, modular regulatory path before pursuing chronic claims. The BCI company that can solve the "high-resolution data with minimal surgical risk" problem will unlock a much larger patient population and ultimately win the initial commercial race. Which BCI strategic approach—high-risk/high-reward, easy-access/low-bandwidth, or surface-level de-risking—do you believe is best positioned for broad payer reimbursement by 2030? Am I missing something? #BCI #Neurotechnology #MedTech #ClinicalStrategy #MinimallyInvasive #Neuralink #Synchron #PrecisionNeuroscience #Neuroscience

 "While these findings suggest that short-term 5G exposure is unlikely to induce robust neurophysiological alterations, they must be interpreted within the limitations of this pilot design. Future studies should investigate longer exposure durations, higher power densities, and alternative frequencies to determine whether more subtle or cumulative effects may emerge." "Previous studies have raised concerns about the potential effects of MPs [mobile phone] use on cognition, visuomotor coordination [50], reaction time [51,52], and balance control [53], along with reports of subjective symptoms like headaches, localized pain, and discomfort near the exposure site [54,55, 56,57,58]. Torkan, A.; Zoghi, M.; Foroughimehr, N.; Jaberzadeh, S. The Effect of 5G Mobile Phone Electromagnetic Exposure on Corticospinal and Intracortical Excitability in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Brain Sci. 2025, 15, 1134. https://lnkd.in/etrRaMBx

👉 AI brings strain echocardiography live to the bedside. In our new JASE paper, we present a deep learning platform that measures global longitudinal strain (GLS) during scanning — a step toward reshaping routine echo workflow. 🔍 What we did: We developed and validated a deep learning platform that analyzes GLS in real time directly during scanning. ✨ Why it matters:
Real-time GLS can transform workflow by enabling: ➤ Instant visual feedback to guide acquisition and improve image quality ➤ Robust multi-cycle analysis for more reliable strain values ➤ Immediate strain measurements at the bedside 💡 Beyond the technical innovations, this shows how AI can integrate seamlessly into daily practice — supporting clinicians to achieve faster, more reliable decisions. 👏 Huge credit to PhD student and first author Vegard Holmstrøm , to Andreas Østvik for outstanding technical leadership, and all the team. Very honored to be part of the cardiac ultrasound group at Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU and St. Olavs hospital, Trondheim University Hospital hospital, in collaboration with SINTEF Digital. Big thanks to Helse Midt-Norge RHF for invaluable funding. 🔗 Curious to learn more? Read the full JASE paper here: https://lnkd.in/dV7F7JqQ #Echocardiography #StrainImaging #Cardiology #AIinHealthcare #DeepLearning

■ Longevity & Cybernetics: We Are Redefining the Human Horizon. 🌐 For decades, "living to 100" was a distant dream. Today, that dream is being rewritten not by fate, but by code, biology, and silicon. The convergence of longevity science and cybernetics is shattering expectations, and it's happening faster than anyone predicted. ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎◇▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎ ■ At my project, "Quality of Life. Beyond the limits today.", we are tracking this seismic shift. ● We're moving from treating disease to enhancing human potential. ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎☆▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎ A glimpse into the avant-garde: 1- Already Here (The Foundation): · AI-Powered Healthspan Optimization: Apps that integrate your genomics, blood biomarkers, and lifestyle to create dynamic, personalized longevity protocols. · Neural Bionics: Cochlear implants that restore hearing and retinal prosthetics that offer sight are no longer science fiction—they are medical reality. · Exoskeletons: Not just in labs; deployed in factories and rehab centers, restoring mobility and augmenting human strength. ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎☆▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎ 2- In the Lab, Near Completion (The Leap): · Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs): Systems are in human trials, allowing paralyzed individuals to control digital interfaces and robotic limbs with their thoughts. · Senolytics & Gene Therapies: Clinical trials are actively targeting and clearing senescent "zombie" cells and repairing age-related genetic damage to reverse biological aging processes. · Bio-Printed Organs & Cybernetic Implants: The roadmap includes 3D-printed organs for transplant and advanced implants that regulate everything from hormone levels to insulin release autonomously. ¤¤¤ ¤¤¤ ¤¤¤ The 2050 Vision (The Transformation): This is where we truly go beyond the limits. We foresee a world where: ·A- Seamless Bio-Cybernetic Integration: Your nervous system interfaces with external systems for cognitive offloading, real-time health diagnostics, and augmented sensory input (feeling magnetic north, seeing in infrared). B- Programmable Biology: Aging is a manageable, treatable process. Your "healthspan" closely matches your lifespan. *** *** ● The Emergence of the "Metabolic Human": A being whose biology is continuously optimized, repaired, and enhanced by a closed-loop system of internal sensors, AI analysis, and targeted biological or cybernetic interventions. --- --- --- --- This isn't about becoming machines. It's about using technology to become the most vibrant, capable, and healthy versions of ourselves. It's about a future where "quality of life" isn't just the absence of disease, but the presence of boundless potential. ▪︎▪︎▪︎◇▪︎▪︎▪︎ At "Quality of Life," we are not just observing this future. We are building the framework for it. Dr. Patricia Brun MD QUALITY OF LIFE PROJECT. " Beyond the Limits today" #QualityOfLife #Longevity #Cybernetics #Biohacking #FutureOfHealth #AI #BCI #HumanAugmentation #Innovation #HealthTech #BeyondTheLimits

■ Longevity & Cybernetics: We Are Redefining the Human Horizon. 🌐 For decades, "living to 100" was a distant dream. Today, that dream is being rewritten not by fate, but by code, biology, and silicon. The convergence of longevity science and cybernetics is shattering expectations, and it's happening faster than anyone predicted. ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎◇▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎ ■ At my project, "Quality of Life. Beyond the limits today.", we are tracking this seismic shift. ● We're moving from treating disease to enhancing human potential. ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎☆▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎ A glimpse into the avant-garde: 1- Already Here (The Foundation): · AI-Powered Healthspan Optimization: Apps that integrate your genomics, blood biomarkers, and lifestyle to create dynamic, personalized longevity protocols. · Neural Bionics: Cochlear implants that restore hearing and retinal prosthetics that offer sight are no longer science fiction—they are medical reality. · Exoskeletons: Not just in labs; deployed in factories and rehab centers, restoring mobility and augmenting human strength. ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎☆▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎ 2- In the Lab, Near Completion (The Leap): · Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs): Systems are in human trials, allowing paralyzed individuals to control digital interfaces and robotic limbs with their thoughts. · Senolytics & Gene Therapies: Clinical trials are actively targeting and clearing senescent "zombie" cells and repairing age-related genetic damage to reverse biological aging processes. · Bio-Printed Organs & Cybernetic Implants: The roadmap includes 3D-printed organs for transplant and advanced implants that regulate everything from hormone levels to insulin release autonomously. ¤¤¤ ¤¤¤ ¤¤¤ The 2050 Vision (The Transformation): This is where we truly go beyond the limits. We foresee a world where: ·A- Seamless Bio-Cybernetic Integration: Your nervous system interfaces with external systems for cognitive offloading, real-time health diagnostics, and augmented sensory input (feeling magnetic north, seeing in infrared). B- Programmable Biology: Aging is a manageable, treatable process. Your "healthspan" closely matches your lifespan. *** *** ● The Emergence of the "Metabolic Human": A being whose biology is continuously optimized, repaired, and enhanced by a closed-loop system of internal sensors, AI analysis, and targeted biological or cybernetic interventions. --- --- --- --- This isn't about becoming machines. It's about using technology to become the most vibrant, capable, and healthy versions of ourselves. It's about a future where "quality of life" isn't just the absence of disease, but the presence of boundless potential. ▪︎▪︎▪︎◇▪︎▪︎▪︎ At "Quality of Life," we are not just observing this future. We are building the framework for it. Dr. Patricia Brun MD QUALITY OF LIFE PROJECT. ☆Beyond the Limits today, is born. #QualityOfLife #Longevity #Cybernetics #Biohacking #FutureOfHealth #AI #BCI #HumanAugmentation #Innovation #BeyondTheLimitsToday.

At RestorEar, cooling is more than comfort, it’s science. ❄️ Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, is one of the oldest and most widely used therapeutic strategies in medicine. From the simplicity of an ice pack to advanced cryotherapy chambers, applying cold to the body has been shown to reduce pain, modulate inflammation, and support healing. What makes it so powerful? Cooling narrows blood vessels to limit swelling, slows pain signal transmission in nerves, decreases metabolic demand of tissues, and suppresses inflammatory responses. These effects make cryotherapy an essential tool across many areas of medicine. Cold therapy is used in acute injuries like sprains and strains, recovery after intense athletic training, and post-surgical care to minimize swelling and discomfort. It’s also applied in chronic pain conditions, migraines, and even emerging research in traumatic brain injury. And in hearing health, targeted cooling to the inner ear is showing promising results in protecting against noise trauma and preserving hearing during procedures. As the science evolves, cryotherapy continues to demonstrate its potential as a low-cost, non-invasive, and versatile tool for health and recovery. At RestorEar, we’re committed to advancing its applications and uncovering new ways cooling can make a lasting impact on patient care. Learn more about ReBound on our website: https://lnkd.in/eA2uTtgX