Brain Stimulation

Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS)
Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain cells, may be useful when added to medication to treat bipolar depression,… Read More
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation May Treat Depression More Efficiently
A new type of magnetic stimulation to the brain may improve depression symptoms more efficiently than other treatment options, researchers suggest. Read More
Brain Circuit Board
Fear and anxiety are often described as primal responses to danger, with their emotional and physiological components triggered by a single fear circuit in the brain. But in the September 9 issue of… Read More
Electroconvulsive Therapy Can Reduce Depression
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in combination with antidepressant medication rapidly relieves the symptoms of major depression in older adults, according to a recent clinical trial. What’s more,… Read More
When treating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), using stronger electric charges on just one side of the brain is just as effective as conventional protocols, which call for… Read More