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1924-2024: First centennial of EEG.

Paolo M Rossini¹, Jonathan Cole², Walter Paulus³

¹Department of Neuroscience & Neurorehabilitation, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, Rome, Italy.

Clinical Neurophysiology : Official Journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology

|December 24, 2024

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Electroencephalography (EEG) began in 1924, revolutionizing brain signal recording. This review explores EEG

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Neuroscience and Clinical Neurophysiology

Background:

The advent of Electroencephalography (EEG) on July 6th, 1924, by Hans Berger marked a pivotal moment in understanding brain activity.
This technique utilizes scalp electrodes to record electrical signals, laying the foundation for modern neurophysiology.

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