Magnetic brain stimulator touted as treatment for depression - Engadget
As it said in the article this device is introduced during the American Psychiatric Association meeting in San Diego this year. It employs transcranial magnetic stimulation.The mistake in this article is the notion that previously you had to have anesthesia for it, they probably mean with ECT. There is no hard evidence that transcranial magnetic stimulation is actually working as a treatment for depression.
See also:about depression.com
Magnetic brain stimulator touted as treatment for depression - Engadget
Magnetic brain stimulator touted as treatment for depression - Engadget
Magnetic brain stimulator touted as treatment for depression - Engadget
Magnetic brain stimulator touted as treatment for depression - Engadget
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Magnetic brain stimulator touted as treatment for depression - Engadget
Posted by Dr. Shock at 10:09 PM
Labels: anesthesia, antidepressants, APA, depression, ect, electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, shocktherapy, TMS, transcranial magnetic stimulation
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