Using QEEG-guided neurofeedback for epilepsy versus standardized protocols: enhanced effectiveness?

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  • Jonathan E Walker
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This article briefly reviews some of the past EEG treatments of epilepsy and discusses how QEEG may potentially enhance effectiveness of this approach. Several cases are presented in support of this approach.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback

دوره 35 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010