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华西医院专家谈脑机接口技术:非侵入式技术提升早期阿尔茨海默病诊断效率,侵入式技术切除脑胶质瘤实现突破
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-05-22 08:00

Group 1: Industry Overview - Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is advancing rapidly due to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and sensing technologies [1] - The Sichuan Provincial Economic and Information Technology Department has launched a plan to develop BCI products, aiming to complete the R&D of 3 invasive and 5 non-invasive BCI products by 2027 [1] - The plan also targets to serve over 50,000 medical patients annually by 2027 and to establish Sichuan as a national leader in BCI and human-computer interaction by 2030 [1] Group 2: Non-Invasive BCI Applications - Non-invasive BCI technology is expected to significantly improve the early diagnosis and treatment efficiency of Alzheimer's disease [2] - The technology aims to manage chronic diseases in the elderly through early screening and outpatient rehabilitation [2] - A project named "Swan Lake" has been developed for community-based early screening and non-drug interventions for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) [2][3] Group 3: Research Findings - Research involving over 3,000 elderly participants has shown that MCI patients exhibit abnormal frequency bands and network patterns [3] - Non-invasive BCI screening can achieve over 90% sensitivity using just 4 electrodes in a 5-10 minute test, enhancing the efficiency of MCI screening [3] - Non-invasive BCI techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) are being explored for outpatient rehabilitation of MCI [3] Group 4: Invasive BCI Innovations - Invasive BCI technology has achieved a breakthrough in the surgical treatment of gliomas, marking a significant advancement in neurosurgery [5][6] - The technology allows for real-time analysis of brain signals to differentiate tumor tissue from normal brain tissue, improving tumor resection rates [6] - The first successful application of invasive BCI technology for glioma surgery in China has been reported, showcasing its potential to enhance surgical outcomes [6][7] Group 5: Future Prospects - Invasive BCI technology not only maximizes safe tumor removal but also predicts tumor recurrence, potentially extending patient survival [7] - The industry is awaiting the development of mature products and technologies that could lead to transformative changes in medical practices [7]