Thanks to a non-invasive technology of plethysmographic measurement on the forehead of people, BioTekna's HEG medical device allows the analysis of the prefrontal cortex [PFC] activity. Through an innovative NeuroFeedback system, HEG also allows the PFC recovery and its optimization.

The instrumental examination lasts a few minutes and allows the study and the direct monitoring of all the functions of the prefrontal cortex and the related NeuroFeedback processes. It helps, as well, the processes of differential diagnosis of disorders and diseases related to stress and chronic inflammation.
The device measures real-time changes in the hemoglobin / oxygen concentration of the Prefrontal Cortex [PFC].

HEG allows the measurement and the analysis of the activation of the PFC in relation to cognitive and emotional processes. It also permits to study the functional connectivity of the PFC through an automatic analysis of the responses to specific stimuli.

HEG is an innovative interventional tool based on NeuroFeedback that helps improve brain functions through specific training. It leads to increasing blood flow and oxygen in the prefrontal cortex and aims to recover the 9 primary functions of the PFC.

The HEG device can be complementary to other imaging methods based on hemodynamic response such as fMRI and PET. This method can be used for image activation and functional connectivity in the prefrontal cortex in subjects exposed to cognitive/emotional/stressor tests.

HEG APPLICATIONS

From clinical contexts, to sports, to clinical psychology, to all study, research and work in the field of neuroscience, the analysis of the Prefrontal Cortex and all NeuroFeedback activity offers an important aid in an increasing variety of applications:

• analysis and monitoring of prefrontal syndrome or hypofrontality
• head injuries
• diseases and disorders of aging
• stroke (frontal lobe area)
• chronic stress and related pathologies
• brain tumors
• morbo di Alzheimer
• dementias (of various types)
• frontal lobe degeneration (frontal lobe dementia): clinical situation characterized by personality changes, critical lack and progressive language breakdown
• atrophy of the PFC (low cerebral flow or poor oxygenation)
• metabolic dysfunctions
• major changes in body composition
• intoxications
• pathologies of viral or bacterial origin
• frontal lobectomy
• Pick's disease
• addictions to drugs, foods and other substances
• behavioral addictions (eg compulsive masturbation associated with chronic viewing of online pornography)
• gambling disorder
• video game addiction and other obsessive compulsive behaviors
• chronic effect from frequent sports micro-traumas (boxing, MMA or mixed martial arts, American football, rugby etc ...)
• monitoring of general adaptation syndrome and stress-related disorders
• diagnostics and monitoring of chronic inflammatory disorders and autoimmune diseases
• analysis of psychological expressions and emotions
• monitoring and management of sports performance
• longevity and management of psychophysical performance

BioTekna PPG Stress Flow

Analysis, monitoring and biofeedback of the autonomic nervous system and the heart rate variability.

Using multi-channel measurement plethysmograph technology applied to the distal ends of the limbs, the PPG Stress Flow medical device analysis the overall activity of the autonomic nervous system and heart rate variability. 

The examination takes a few minutes and allows the study and direct monitoring of all functions of the autonomic nervous system and the related process of biofeedback. Furthermore, it enables the diagnosis of chronic inflammatory and stress-related diseases and disorders.

APPLICATIONS

From clinical to sports contexts, to clinical psychology, the analysis of heart rate variability and the indicators of the autonomic nervous system provide help in a growing variety of applications:

• Monitoring of the general adaptation syndrome and stress-related disorders;
• Diagnostics and monitoring of chronic inflammatory disorders and autoimmune diseases;
• Psychological expressions and emotions analysis;
• Sports performance
• Longevity and psychophysical performance.

DETAILS

The basic device can analyse all the aspects below listed:

• Mean HR: average heart rate.
• SDNN: HRV synthetic index.
• VLF power: sympathetic nervous system slower processes indicator.
• LF power: sympathetic activity indicator.
• HF power: parasympathetic activity indicator.
• Scatter – Heart rate: heart rate variability representation.
• Bilateral flow: bloodstream multi-channel representation.
• ANS Balance: the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activation representation. 

  
  

Report ANS PPG Stress Flow

Advanced application

The PPG Stress Flow device can be used in combination with the other advanced applications available on the BioTekna Plus integrated platform. The applications extend the analysis capabilities of the autonomic nervous system and evaluate the biofeedback process.

ACCESSORIES

Included with every PPG Stress Flow device:

• USB cable
• PPG Stress Flow sensors
• Instructions manual;
• Functional testing device.

BioTekna BIA-ACC

The BIA-ACC device simplifies the evaluation, analysis and monitoring of body composition in its quantitative, qualitative and functional aspects. Using a multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance technology (BIA), it maximizes the efficiency of the measurements even when applied to patients suffering from a chronic inflammatory disorder or stress-related disorder.

Suitable for use in any clinical context, it is a non-invasive diagnostic tool able to detect in a precise, fast and repeatable way, a large set of parameters related to the body structure of the patient, pointing out the evolution during the recovery process of the psychophysical performance.

APPLICATIONS

The pathophysiological processes capable of determining changes in body composition are innumerable and analysing them is a matter of particular interest in a very wide range of contexts, not just limited to clinical and sports environments.

Among the most established and widely used application of the BIA-ACC device, we may cite:

• Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics - Clinical Nutrition Report
• Physical mobility rehabilitation
• Sport performance improvement
• Diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular disorders
• Diagnostics and monitoring of chronic inflammatory disorders and autoimmune diseases
• Longevity and physical and mental performance
• Differential diagnosis of vague and non-specific MUS (Medically Unexplained Symptoms)

DETAILS

The basic version of the device can detect the following parameters:

• TBW, Total Body Water.
• ECW, ExtraCellular Water.
• ICW, IntraCellular Water.
• FFM, Fat-Free Mass.
• FM, Fat Mass.
• ECMatrix, ExtraCellular Matrix.
• BMR, Basal Metabolic Rate: energy expenditure under physical and mental maximum rest and fasting for twelve hours.
• HPA Axis Index: circadian trend index of the expression of stress hormones.

Report Body Composition BIA-ACC

Advanced applications

The BIA-ACC device can be used in combination with other advanced applications available on the BioTekna Plus integrated platform. This expands the device capabilities for analysis of body composition evolution and the nutritional and physical activity strategy for the improvement of mental and physical performance.

ACCESSORIES

Included with every BIA-ACC device:

• USB cable
• BIA-ACC patient cable
• Instructions manual
• Functional testing device;
• 500 disposable BioTekna electrodes code 3034

Instructional Videos 

To watch instructional videos about the device, please click here.