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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for Alzheimer’s disease: an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis

ObjectiveAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative condition that significantly impacts both individuals and society. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as a treatment for AD by summarizing the evidence from systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs).MethodsSRs/MAs of rTMS for AD were collected by searching Embase, Web of […]

Published on March 20, 2024

Dissociating language and thought in large language models

Large language models (LLMs) have come closest among all models to date to mastering human language, yet opinions about their linguistic and cognitive capabilities remain split. Here, we evaluate LLMs using a distinction between formal linguistic competence (knowledge of linguistic rules and patterns) and functional linguistic competence (understanding and using language in the world). We […]

Published on March 20, 2024

Epileptic seizure prediction based on EEG using pseudo-three-dimensional CNN

Epileptic seizures are characterized by their sudden and unpredictable nature, posing significant risks to a patient’s daily life. Accurate and reliable seizure prediction systems can provide alerts before a seizure occurs, as well as give the patient and caregivers provider enough time to take appropriate measure. This study presents an effective seizure prediction method based […]

Published on March 19, 2024