Magnetoencephalography and neuromodulation

Int Rev Neurobiol. 2012:107:121-36. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-404706-8.00007-3.

Abstract

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a noninvasive method which allows recordings of human brain activity with excellent temporal and good spatial resolution. In this chapter, we review applications of MEG in neuromodulation. We provide an overview of studies which used MEG to optimize parameters for neuromodulation and to characterize the electrophysiological effects of brain stimulation. In particular, we discuss how MEG may be employed to study deep brain stimulation. In this context, we describe the problems arising from stimulation artifacts and present approaches to solve them.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain / physiology*
  • Deep Brain Stimulation / methods
  • Deep Brain Stimulation / trends
  • Humans
  • Magnetoencephalography / methods*
  • Magnetoencephalography / trends
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / physiology*
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation / methods
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation / trends

Substances

  • Neurotransmitter Agents