Repetitive TMS: Depression Indication Sought.

The article focuses on the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in treating depression. The advantages of TMS over electroconvulsive therapy and vagus nerve stimulation include its being noninvasive, more focused and directed and does not require anesthesia. Based on a clinical t...

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Publicado en:	Psychiatric Times Vol. 23; no. 9; pp. 1 - 3
Autor principal:	Sherer, Richard A.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	MJH Life Sciences Aug2006
Materias:	Therapeutics Mental depression Transcranial magnetic stimulation Electroconvulsive therapy Neural stimulation Brain function localization
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Sumario:	The article focuses on the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in treating depression. The advantages of TMS over electroconvulsive therapy and vagus nerve stimulation include its being noninvasive, more focused and directed and does not require anesthesia. Based on a clinical trial, patients receiving TMS showed improvement in the Hamilton Scale compared to those receiving placebo treatment. The common side effects of TMS are headache and scalp discomfort.