TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) therapy is a simple FDA-approved procedure that does not require hospitalization or anesthesia. TMS therapy for depression works by stimulating a part of the brain that is involved in moods and emotions. This is not electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and does not cause memory loss or harmful side effects. TMS is an …
Background & History TMS employs a coil placed on the scalp to generate rapidly alternating magnetic fields. These magnetic fields penetrate the skull and produce electric currents that depolarize neurons in a specific region of the frontal cortex. In 2008, the US Food and Drug Administration approved this procedure. TMS is an extremely effective type …
Understanding TMS Therapy With TMS therapy, the brain’s emotional centers are stimulated. While ECT does not cause memory loss or other harmful side effects, TMS therapy for depression does. This therapy does not cause memory loss or other harmful side effects. TMS Therapy for Depression is Available Patients with depression receive TMS therapy while sitting …
The TMS Therapy system uses magnetic pulses to generate intense, fast fields comparable to those generated by MRI machines. The treatment coil is positioned on the head over the left prefrontal cortex, which regulates mood and therefore is the location where these fields are concentrated. The treatment coil only reaches 2-3cm into your brain; the …
Depression is common in our world, and it can be treated with medication. There are many different types of antidepressants out there for you to choose from, including SSRIs and older drug classes like tricyclic antidepressants. These medications have been proven to work for the treatment of depression. But maybe you’ve tried antidepressant drugs before …
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