George Medvedev, Eric D Kirby, Kaitlin Harding, Margit Glashutter, Tory O Frizzell, Xiaowei Song, Ryan C N D'Arcy
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Abstract
Routine electroencephalograms (EEGs) assess brain function, but can be time-consuming, resource-intensive and setting-restrictive. Brain vital signs (BVS) evaluation, derived from EEG-based event-related potentials (ERPs), offers a rapid, standardized evaluation of cognitive function. In this study, 20 outpatients with cognitive complaints underwent both routine EEGs and BVS evaluation. While only 4 participants showed abnormal EEG results, 11 had at least one of the six BVS out-of-range, suggesting increased sensitivity to cognitive impairment. This commentary discusses the feasibility and potential value of standardized BVS evaluation as a simple objective method for cognitive function evaluation.
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Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences is the official publication of the four member societies of the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation -- Canadian Neurological Society (CNS), Canadian Association of Child Neurology (CACN), Canadian Neurosurgical Society (CNSS), Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN). The Journal is a widely circulated internationally recognized medical journal that publishes peer-reviewed articles. The Journal is published in January, March, May, July, September, and November in an online only format. The first Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences (the Journal) was published in 1974 in Winnipeg. In 1981, the Journal became the official publication of the member societies of the CNSF.