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Vol. 6 No. 4 - May 2003

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    Neurotherapy since 2000

    In the September 2002 issue of this newsletter, I listed the recent publications in the field of neurofeedback or EEG biofeedback. Since then, I realize we need to reserve the term "neurotherapy" for this field. Operant conditioning of EEG or other neuroimaging techniques like HEG, fMRI, for therapeutic ends should be called "neurotherapy." We need to eliminate "neurobiofeedback", which is not even in Medline's keyword database, and perhaps use the term "neurofeedback" whenever we perform operational conditioning but stray away from therapy (e.g., peak performance, lie detection). "EEG biofeedback" has been taken up by the nascent field of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). Not a big problem, but possibly a confusing one. BCIs are about communication, not symptom remediation. Animals communicate entirely through motor acts, and humans are no exception. When humans suffer severe motor impairment from disease (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) or injury, the resulting locked-in syndrome is in some ways more debilitating than the demyelinating condition, because they are now unable to communicate with loved ones. BCIs provide the promise of reconnection.

    Our field of neurotherapy is publishing about 25 papers a year, with two-thirds appearing in Journal of Neurotherapy and Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, and the remaining third in scattered journals and books. 

            YEAR   # Publications
        1998       16
        1999       27
        2000       27
        2001       30
        2002       23

    Here is an up-to-date list of recent publications (since 2001).

    1. Quantitative Electroencephalographic Comodulation: An Investigation of Patterns in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
      By Lorensen TD, Gow KM, Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 7(1), 2003.

    2. Neurofeedback Training: Integration with Diet and Detoxification Programs
      By Ibric VL, McCourt JE, Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 6(4), 2003.

    3. Efficacy of Neurofeedback for Children in the Autistic Spectrum: A Pilot Study.
      By Jarusiewicz B, Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 6(4), 2003.

    4. Neurofeedback treatment for ADHD in children: a comparison with methylphenidate.
      By Fuchs T, Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2003 Mar; Vol. 28 (1), pp. 1-12     [abstract online]

    5. Clinical application of an EEG-based brain-computer interface: a case study in a patient with severe motor impairment.
      By Neuper C Clin Neurophysiol, 2003 Mar; Vol. 114 (3), pp. 399-409     [abstract online]

    6. The effect of training distinct neurofeedback protocols on aspects of cognitive performance.
      By Vernon D, Int J Psychophysiol, 2003 Jan; Vol. 47 (1), pp. 75-85     [abstract online]

    7. The effects of stimulant therapy, EEG biofeedback, and parenting style on the primary symptoms of ADHD.
      By Monastra VJ, Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2002 Dec; Vol. 27 (4), pp. 231-49     [abstract online]

    8. EEG signature and phenomenology of alpha/theta neurofeedback training versus mock feedback.
      By Egner T, Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2002 Dec; Vol. 27 (4), pp. 261-70     [abstract online]

    9. Task Force Report on methodology and empirically supported treatments: introduction.
      By Moss D, Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2002 Dec; Vol. 27 (4), pp. 271-2     [abstract online]

    10. The circle of the soul: the role of spirituality in health care.
      By Moss D, Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2002 Dec; Vol. 27 (4), pp. 283-97     [abstract online]

    11. On the pathophysiology of migraine--links for 'empirically based treatment' with neurofeedback.
      By Kropp P, Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2002 Sep; Vol. 27 (3), pp. 203-13     [abstract online]

    12. Functional MRI for neurofeedback: feasibility study on a hand motor task.
      By Yoo SS, Neuroreport, 2002 Aug 7; Vol. 13 (11), pp. 1377-81     [abstract online]

    13. EEG biofeedback on cognitive function of children with ADHD.
      Jiang, Ronghuan; Wang, Yufeng; Gu, Bomei; Chinese Mental Health Journal, Vol 16(6), Jun 2002. pp. 407-410.

    14. Alpha-theta therapy in the treatment of a dually diagnosed patient: A case study.
      Loytsker, Julia V.; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 62(11-B), Jun 2002. pp. 5381. [Dissertation]

    15. Neurofeedback and epilepsy.
      Monderer, Renee S.; Harrison, Daniel M.; Haut, Sheryl R.; Epilepsy & Behavior, Vol 3(3,Pt1), Jun 2002. pp. 214-218.

    16. An assessment of eeg biofeedback for the remediation of ADHD.
      Heywood, Charles Edward; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 62(10-B), May 2002. pp. 4829. [Dissertation]

    17. A Janusian perspective on the nature, development and structure of schizophrenia and schizotypy.
      By Gruzelier J, Schizophr Res, 2002 Mar 1; Vol. 54 (1-2), pp. 95-103     [abstract online]

    18. ADD/ADHD EEG beta enhancement: A test of Barabasz's instant alert hypnosis with neurotherapy
      Anderson, Kathryn Dawn; Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities & Social Sciences, Vol 62(12-A), 2002. pp. 4053. [Dissertation]

    19. Mechanism(s) of the placebo response and the future of neurofeedback research.
      La Vaque, T. J.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 6(1), 2002. pp. 1-4.

    20. EEG-NeuroBioFeedback treatment of patients with brain injury Part 3: Cardiac parameters and finger temperature changes associated with rehabilitation.
      Laibow, Rima E.; Stubblebine, Albert N.; Sandground, Henry; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 6(1), 2002. pp. 5-21.

    21. Neurofeedback for AD/HD: A ratio feedback case study and tutorial.
      Rossiter, Thomas; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 6(3), 2002. pp. 9-35.

    22. EEG-NeuroBioFeedback treatment of patients with brain injury Part 4: Duration of treatments as a function of both the initial load of clinical symptoms and the rate of rehabilitation.
      Bounais, Michel; Laibow, Rima E.; Stubblebine, Albert N.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 6(1), 2002. pp. 23-38.

    23. Impact of qEEG-guided coherence training for patients with a mild closed head injury.
      Walker, Jonathan E.; Norman, Charles A.; Weber, Ronald K.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 6(2), 2002. pp. 31-43.

    24. Application of repetitive visual stimulation to EEG neurofeedback protocols.
      Collura, Thomas F.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 6(2), 2002. pp. 47-70.

    25. Behaviorism and neurofeedback: Still married.
      Fultz, Dwight E.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 6(3), 2002. pp. 67-74.

    26. The alpha rhythm EEG.
      Hammond, D. Corydon; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 6(3), 2002. pp. 89-100.

    27. Alternative treatments for ADHD: does evidence support their use?
      By Brue AW, Altern Ther Health Med, 2002 Jan-Feb; Vol. 8 (1), pp. 68-70, 72-4     [abstract online]

    28. Physical mechanisms in neuroelectromagnetic therapies.
      By Liboff AR, NeuroRehabilitation, 2002; Vol. 17 (1), pp. 9-22     [abstract online]

    29. The improvement/rehabilitation of auditory memory functioning with EEG biofeedback.
      By Thornton KE, NeuroRehabilitation, 2002; Vol. 17 (1), pp. 69-80     [abstract online]

    30. Learned self-regulation of EEG frequency components affects attention and event-related brain potentials in humans.
      By Egner T, Neuroreport, 2001 Dec 21; Vol. 12 (18), pp. 4155-9     [abstract online]

    31. EEG NeuroBioFeedback Treatment of Patients with Brain Injury. Part 1: Typological Classification of Clinical Symptoms
      By M Bounias, RE Laibow, A Bonaly, AN Stubblebine Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 5(4), 2001.

    32. EEG NeuroBioFeedback Treatment of Patients with Brain Injury Part 2.
      By RE Laibow, AN Stubblebine, H Sandground, M Bounias Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 5(4), 2001.

    33. Neurofeedback Therapy of Attention Deficits In Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
      By Ingo Keller Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 5(1), 2001.

    34. Attention and Neurofeedback Synchrony Training: Clinical Results and Their Significance
      By J. T. McKnight, L. G. Fehmi, Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 5(1), 2001.

    35. Changes in Lateralized Memory Performance in Subjects With Epilepsy Following Neurofeedback Training
      By M. B. Sterman, DeLee Lantz Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 5(1), 2001.

    36. A comparison of EEG activity in adults with ADHD and normal controls while performing tasks that require attention.
      De Jong, Michael David; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 62(2-B), Aug 2001. pp. 1072. [Dissertation]

    37. The effects of neurofeedback on intelligence and behavior of children with attention deficit disorders.
      O'Dell, Brenda Dawn; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 62(2-B), Aug 2001. pp. 1093. [Dissertation]

    38. The efficacy of neurofeedback on migrainous neuralgia.
      Walcutt, Diana L.; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 62(1-B), Jul 2001. pp. 568. [Dissertation]

    39. Treatment of fibromyalgia incorporating EEG-driven stimulation: A clinical outcomes study.
      Mueller, Horst H.; Donaldson, C. C. Stuart; Nelson, David V.; Journal of Clinical Psychology, Vol 57(7), Jul 2001. pp. 933-952.

    40. Alternative treatments for adults with ADHD.
      By Arnold LE, Ann N Y Acad Sci, 2001 Jun; Vol. 931, pp. 310-41     [abstract online]

    41. EEG biofeedback treatment of ADD. A viable alternative to traditional medical intervention?
      By Ramirez PM, Ann N Y Acad Sci, 2001 Jun; Vol. 931, pp. 342-58     [abstract online]

    42. Flexyx Neurotherapy System in the treatment of traumatic brain injury: an initial evaluation.
      By Schoenberger NE, J Head Trauma Rehabil, 2001 Jun; Vol. 16 (3), pp. 260-74     [abstract online]

    43. Neurotherapy does not qualify as an empirically supported behavioral treatment for psychological disorders.
      Lohr, Jeffrey M.; Meunier, Suzanne A.; Parker, Lisa M.; Behavior Therapist, Vol 24(5), May 2001. pp. 97-104. [30 years of research studies in humans, cats, and monkeys notwithstanding :-)]

    44. Effect of biofeedback training of sensorimotor and beta-sub-1EEG rhythms on attention parameters.
      Grin'-Yatsenko, V. A.; Kropotov, Yu. D.; Ponomarev, V. A.; Human Physiology, Vol 27(3), May 2001. pp. 259-266.

    45. Evaluation of the effectiveness of an attention enhancement program for children diagnosed with ADHD administered in the school setting.
      Grisanzio, William Richard; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 61(9-B), Apr 2001. pp. 5043. [Dissertation]

    46. Ethical research issues: Going beyond the Declaration of Helsinki.
      Striefel, Sebastian; Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, Vol 26(1), Mar 2001. pp. 39-59.

    47. "The ethical use of placebo controls in clinical research: The Declaration of Helsinki": Reply.
      La Vaque, Theodore J.; Rossiter, Thomas R.; Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, Vol 26(1), Mar 2001. pp. 67-71.

    48. Upper-limb discoordination in hemiparetic stroke: Implications for neurorehabilitation.
      Dewald, Julius P. A.; Sheshadri, Vikram; Dawson, Michelle L.; Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, Vol 8(1), Spr 2001. pp. 1-12.

    49. The ethical use of placebo controls in clinical research: the Declaration of Helsinki.
      By La Vaque TJ, Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2001 Mar; Vol. 26 (1), pp. 23-37; discussion 61-5     [abstract online]

    50. The efficacy of EEG neurofeedback in the treatment of ADHD children: A case study analysis.
      Padolsky, Ilean Phyllis; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 61(12-B), 2001. pp. 6716. [Dissertation]

    51. The value of observational studies in neurotherapy.
      Trudeau, David L.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(3), 2001. pp. 1-4.

    52. EEG biofeedback training and ADHD in an elementary school setting.
      Carmody, Dennis P.; Radvanski, Diane C.; Wadhwani, Sonia; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(3), 2001. pp. 5-27.

    53. Clinical use of an alpha asymmetry neurofeedback protocol in the treatment of mood disorders: Follow-up study one to five years post therapy.
      Baehr, Elsa; Rosenfeld, J. Peter; Baehr, Rufus; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(4), 2001. pp. 11-18.

    54. The effects of Performance Enhancement Training on hypertension, human attention, stress, and brain wave patterns: A case study.
      Norris, S. Louise; Lee, Ching-Tse; Burshteyn, Dmitry; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(3), 2001. pp. 29-44.

    55. Electrophysiology of auditory memory of paragraphs towards a projection/activation theory of the mind.
      Thornton, Kirtley E.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(3), 2001. pp. 45-72.

    56. EEG biofeedback treatment of ADD: A viable alternative to traditional medical intervention?
      Ramirez, Paul Michael; DeSantis, Deborah; Opler, Lewis A.; In Adult attention deficit disorder: Brain mechanisms and life outcomes. New York, NY, US: New York Academy of Sciences. pp. 342-358.

    57. Adult attention deficit disorder: Brain mechanisms and life outcomes.
      Wasserstein, Jeanette; Wolf, Lorraine E.; LeFever, F. Frank; 2001. New York, NY, US: New York Academy of Sciences. x, 409 pp.

    58. Agitation therapy for antisocial and psychopathic personalities: an outline.
      By Martens WH, Am J Psychother, 2001; Vol. 55 (2), pp. 234-50     [abstract online]

    59. [Neurofeedback in therapy of tinnitus]
      (German) By Gosepath K, HNO, 2001 Jan; Vol. 49 (1), pp. 29-35     [abstract online]

    60. Treatment of chronic fatigue with neurofeedback and self-hypnosis.
      By Hammond DC, NeuroRehabilitation, 2001; Vol. 16 (4), pp. 295-300     [abstract online]

    -DK

     

    News & Reviews NEW BOOKS

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    Measuring Treatment Progress: An Outcome Study Guide
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    ARTICLES

    Treatment of aggression in children with autism and conduct disorder. : Reviews clinical management of aggression in children with the above condition, which often involves both behavioral and pharmacologic intervention strategies. click for more

    Early Onset Rehabilitation Program after Traumatic Brain Injury : A two-stage multimethodal program, starting with stimulation in coma, and neuropsychological therapy after regaining consciousness appears to be effective. click for more

    Self-reported alcohol use and sexual behaviors of teens : Alcohol use was associated with high-risk sexual activity. Binge drinking had stronger relations with sexual activity variables than lifetime use and current use of alcohol. click for more

    Current concepts on the neurobiology of ADHD : Twin studies attribute about 80 percent of the etiology of ADHD to genetic factors, and other research implicate catecholamine-rich fronto-subcortical systems. click for more

    Methylphenidate and substance abuse: a review of pharmacology, animal, and clinical studies. : Although intravenous methylphenidate has some abuse potential, there is little potential for oral MPH abuse, though longitudinal studies are needed. click for more

    Is treatment-resistant depression a unique subtype of depression? : Treatment-resistant depression may be a specific subtype of depression based on clinical characteristics and course, neurobiological profile, and environment in which it develops. click for more

    Neurobiological effects of childhood abuse : Traumatic events during early life, when neuronal connections are most plasticity, may permanently render neuroendocrine stress response systems supersensitive. click for more

    Emotion and its disorders. : Reviews application of neuroimaging techniques to understanding neural mechanisms of emotional experience. click for more

    Cocaine use disorders and suicidal ideation. : Half of the patients with substance-induced mood or psychotic disorder expressed suicidal ideation; 85% having a cocaine use disorder. click for more

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