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Transcranial magnetic stimulation
by piccolo_drago, May 20, 2009 07:03PM
What do you think about the transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment of the persistent vegetative states?
Does it really work or it's just a one more experimental method?
Does it really work or it's just a one more experimental method?
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive method to excite neurons in the brain: weak electric currents are induced in the tissue by rapidly changing magnetic fields (electromagnetic induction). This way, brain activity can be triggered with minimal discomfort, and the functionality of the circuitry and connectivity of the brain can be studied.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is known as rTMS and can produce longer lasting changes. Numerous small-scale pilot studies have shown it could be a treatment tool for various neurological conditions (e.g. migraine, stroke, Parkinsons Disease, dystonia, tinnitus) and psychiatric conditions (e.g. major depression, auditory hallucinations).
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