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·May 30, 2019·4 min read

Concussion symptoms reversed by magnetic therapy

Low-field magnetic stimulation (LFMS), a new, non-invasive repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation technique, may help improve neurological symptoms following concussion.

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·May 15, 2019·3 min read

rTMS improves memory in younger and older adults

Applying repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to the prefrontal cortex helps improve performance in working memory tasks for both young and older subjects. The findings could provide a potential new treatment option for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other memory-related problems.

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·November 29, 2018·8 min read

Study Reveals Roots of OCD

A new study combines hundreds of brain scans of patients with OCD and pinpoints problems with error processing in the brain that leads to repetitive behaviors.

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·May 22, 2018·4 min read

Less May Be More in Brain Stimulation Therapy

When it comes to using rTMS to treat neurological and psychiatric conditions, less might be more, researchers say. The study reports fewer stimulations are required to prevent neurons from ceasing to respond.

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·May 21, 2018·3 min read

Personalizing Therapeutic Brain Stimulation

Personalized rTMS treatments could be revolutionary in helping combat neuropsychiatric disorders, researchers say.

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·May 3, 2018·5 min read

Brain Stimulation Reduces Suicidal Thinking in People with Hard to Treat Depression

According to researchers, 40% of people with treatment resistant depression who received rTMS no longer had suicidal thoughts following treatment.

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·April 27, 2018·6 min read

Three Minute Version of Brain Stimulation Therapy Effective for Hard to Treat Depression

Researchers report intermittent theta burst stimulation can help to alleviate the symptoms of major depressive disorder. 49% of patients who received the treatment reported a significant decrease in symptoms, with 32% reporting remission of depression.

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·February 7, 2018·3 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation May Help Those With Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports dTMS can help to reduce fatigue symptoms in those with multiple sclerosis.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Magnetic Brain Stimulation Alters Negative Emotional Perceptions

Using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers report they are able to strengthen or weaken the processing of negative emotions.

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·November 5, 2017·4 min read

Experimental Brain Technology Can Rewind Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can help to reverse some of the signs of Alzheimer's disease. So long as patients receive the treatments, cognitive decline appears to halt and, in some cases, cognitive abilities improve.

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·September 14, 2017·4 min read

Magnetic Fields to Alleviate Anxiety

Using a combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and virtual reality, researchers have helped to reduce anxiety in people with panic disorders.