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health1 month ago•4 min saved

Humboldt County Adds TMS Therapy to Address Mental Health Gaps

Two providers in Humboldt County, California, have launched Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) services to treat depression and anxiety locally. This move addresses a significant access gap, as patients previously had to travel hundreds of miles for treatment. The therapy, which uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain cells, is FDA-approved for major depressive disorder and offers an alternative for those unresponsive to medication.

via Lost Coast Outpost|

#health #humboldt-county #mental-health

health9 months ago•323 min saved

Five-day brain-stimulation therapy sparks remission in some with treatment-resistant depression

A Stanford-led study tests SAINT (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy), a five-day, high-precision, noninvasive brain-stimulation treatment for treatment-resistant depression. In the trial, about half of the 24 participants receiving SAINT remitted by one month, compared with about 21% in the placebo group. SAINT uses rapid magnetic pulses targeted at the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex via ten 10-minute sessions per day, delivering treatment faster and with greater precision than conventional TMS; the FDA cleared SAINT in 2022 and it’s offered at about 17 US clinics, though costs range roughly $16,000-$30,000 and insurance coverage varies. EEG data hint at biomarkers that could help predict who benefits, but more diverse studies are needed to confirm durability and broader applicability.

via CNN|

#depression #health #saint-therapy

health1 year ago•1 min saved

Three Psychiatric Tools to Enhance Brain Healing

Researchers are exploring new neurorehabilitation tools like transcranial magnetic stimulation, antidepressants, and psychedelics to enhance the brain's natural healing after neurological damage, potentially improving recovery outcomes beyond traditional therapies.

via The New York Times|

#brain-healing #health #neurorehabilitation

health1 year ago•5 min saved

New Brain Network Linked to Schizophrenia Discovered

Researchers have identified a unique brain network associated with schizophrenia by analyzing data from over 90 studies involving more than 8,000 participants. This network, which connects areas of brain atrophy like the insula and hippocampus, is consistent across different stages and symptoms of schizophrenia and distinct from other psychiatric conditions. The findings could lead to personalized treatments and clinical trials using transcranial magnetic stimulation to target this network.

via Neuroscience News|

#atrophy #brain-network #health

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Metairie Depression Treatment Clinic Expands to Baton Rouge"

NeuroJust, a Metairie-based clinic specializing in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression, has expanded to Baton Rouge, offering noninvasive treatment for mood disorders. TMS, approved by the FDA in 2008, involves using magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain region associated with depression. The clinic's TMS treatment sessions, overseen by a board-certified psychiatrist, offer minimal side effects and allow patients to resume normal activities immediately after 20-minute sessions.

via Greater Baton Rouge Business Report|

#baton-rouge #depression-treatment #health

health-and-medicine2 years ago•4 min saved

"Reducing Cocaine Craving with High-Frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation"

A systematic review of experiments found that high-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex significantly reduced cravings for cocaine and decreased impulsivity in response to extreme negative emotions in individuals with cocaine use disorder. The findings suggest that this non-invasive treatment method may hold promise for addressing cocaine addiction, although more research is needed to fully understand its effectiveness.

via PsyPost|

#cocaine-addiction #craving-reduction #health-and-medicine

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Revolutionizing Depression Treatment: The Power of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation"

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved therapy that has been around for more than a decade and is gaining attention as a potential treatment for those with treatment-resistant depression. The non-invasive treatment involves delivering pulses to the brain's neural circuitry, aiming to add energy to the brain and activate neurotransmitters. While time-consuming, with daily 30-minute sessions for six weeks, TMS has shown promising results, with nearly 70% of patients reporting a significant reduction in symptoms. This therapy is offering hope and changing lives for those struggling with depression.

via CBS Minnesota|

#fda-approved #health #mental-health

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Brain Stimulation Offers Hope for Alleviating Depression, Study Finds"

A new study from the University of Nottingham suggests that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could effectively alleviate treatment-resistant depression, with 67% of participants showing positive responses and a third experiencing a 50% improvement in symptoms. The targeted MRI-guided TMS treatment resulted in substantial and lasting benefits, offering hope for those who have struggled with depression for years. While the therapy may be more expensive and time-consuming, its remarkable impact on long-suffering individuals underscores its potential as a valuable treatment option for severe depression.

via Fox News|

#brain-stimulation #depression #health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Long-lasting Relief: MRI-Guided Brain Stimulation Offers Hope for Severe Depression"

Researchers at the University of Nottingham found that using MRI scans to pinpoint the exact area of the brain to target with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could ease depression symptoms for up to six months, doubling the length of time that the treatment worked for. The study involved 255 patients with treatment-resistant depression, and two-thirds of participants responded to the treatment, with a fifth going into remission. The personalized TMS treatment, guided by MRI scans, also improved memory, anxiety, and quality of life for the patients.

via Daily Mail|

#depression #health #mri-scans

health-and-science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Magnetic Brain Stimulation Enhances Hypnotic Susceptibility, Study Finds"

Stanford University researchers have found that using transcranial magnetic stimulation can enhance a person's ability to be hypnotized, particularly in those with chronic pain disorders like fibromyalgia. The study aimed to make the brains of people who were not highly responsive to hypnosis act and function as if they were, potentially opening the door for improving therapy. This research could have implications for managing pain, controlling habits, overcoming phobias, and addressing various neurological and psychiatric challenges.

via Boing Boing|

#chronic-pain #health-and-science #hypnosis

medicine3 years ago•4 min saved

"The Surprising Rise of the Placebo Effect in Depression Treatment Trials"

A new study has found that the placebo effect for antidepressant treatments, specifically transcranial magnetic stimulation, appears to be growing stronger over time. The study, which analyzed over 2,700 individual studies on transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression treatment, revealed that placebos consistently showed improvements in participants' conditions, although the actual treatment had a larger effect. The researchers also found that the placebo effect and the impact of the actual treatment increased in parallel over time, suggesting that changes in study design and the believability of the placebo may be influencing the results.

via Ars Technica|

#clinical-trials #depression-treatment #medicine

neuroscience3 years ago•5 min saved

Uncovering the Link: Substance Use Disorder and a Shared Brain Circuit

A study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital has identified a common brain network among individuals with substance use disorders, regardless of the type of substance or lesion location. By analyzing data from over 144 studies involving more than 9,000 participants, the researchers found consistent abnormalities in this shared circuit, suggesting it could be a potential target for neurostimulation therapies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation. The findings provide valuable insights into the understanding and treatment of addiction.

via Neuroscience News|

#addiction #brain-circuit #neuroscience

health3 years ago•5 min saved

"Stanford's Groundbreaking Treatment: Reversing Brain Signals to Combat Depression"

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have discovered that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a treatment for severe depression, works by reversing abnormal brain signals. The study also identified a potential biomarker for diagnosing depression - the backward flow of neural activity between key areas of the brain. By applying magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain, TMS can rapidly alleviate symptoms in individuals for whom traditional treatments have been ineffective. The research team used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to analyze brain activity and found that the flow of signals between specific brain regions was reversed in depressed patients. However, after receiving TMS treatment, the flow of neural activity shifted back to normal, coinciding with an improvement in depression symptoms. This discovery could help develop personalized treatments and biomarkers for depression.

via SciTechDaily|

#biomarker #brain-signals #depression

health3 years ago•3 min saved

Unraveling the Mystery of Magnetic Stimulation for Depression Relief.

A new study has found that stimulating the brain with magnetic fields can help relieve depression symptoms by reversing brain signals going in the wrong direction. The study also found that these neural streams of activity going in the wrong direction could be used as a way of diagnosing depression in the future. The treatment, known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), is non-invasive, can be personalized to each patient, and has received regulatory approval. The study involved patients diagnosed with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, and the researchers were able to fix abnormal brain signals in the majority of patients with depression.

via ScienceAlert|

#brain-signals #brain-stimulation #depression

health3 years ago•8 min saved

Houston Man's Innovative Depression Treatment Breaks Cycle.

Ahmed Bayoumi, a neuroscientist, struggled to find an effective treatment for his depression for years before he found the Treatment-Resistant Depression Program at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Joao L. de Quevedo suggested transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive form of brain stimulation in which magnetic energy is directed toward the part of the brain that is associated with depression. Those sessions, coupled with therapy and lifestyle changes, helped to alleviate Bayoumi’s symptoms.

via Houston Chronicle |

#depression #health #lifestyle-changes