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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is transcranial magnetic stimulation, and how does it work? Is it effective for treating depression? ANSWER: Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. It's a noninvasive procedure that usually requires about 25 to 30 treatment sessions. Transcranial magnetic stimulation […]
The eNeura SpringTMS Post-Market Observational U.S. Study of Migraine study, also known as ESPOUSE, instructed participants to self-administer four pulses with the device in the morning and four pulses at night over three months to prevent and treat migraine attacks as needed. Spring TMS stands for Spring transcranial magnetic stimulation or sTMS.
For example, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment which harnesses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, is now a standard treatment for depression.
ANSWER: This medication, called esketamine, is a fast-acting antidepressant recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration that can be used for hard-to-treat depression. It’s intended for adults who have previously received at least two other antidepressant treatments that did not adequately control their symptoms.
Radiation therapy continues to be one of the most effective treatments for cancerous (malignant) and noncancerous (benign) brain tumors.
There is no cure for migraine but there is a new option cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine. “The device is called a single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation device,” says Dr. Starling. She says the device transmits a signal to the brain, reducing brain hyperexcitability.
Mayo Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) with an advanced 3D body-volume scanner – originally developed for the clothing industry – to help doctors predict metabolic syndrome risk and severity.
How do red and white meats fit into a heart-healthy diet? An internet search of the topic brings up many different articles, some of which offer conflicting recommendations. Dr. Donald Hensrud, director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, explains whether you should opt for a steak or a piece of chicken when eating for […]
ANSWER: Shoulder replacement is a whole new operation compared to what medicine could offer in the past. Advances include contemporary replacement implants, individualized planning and execution, and comfortable recovery. Shoulder replacement is one of the most successful orthopedic surgical procedures today, and it is commonly performed.
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Clinical depression is a mood disorder than can affect anyone and at any age. The signs and symptoms, however, are not the same for everyone. Marcie Billings, M.D., a Mayo Clinic Children’s Center pediatrician, says there are some differences between adult depression and teen depression. A mental health issue can be treated, but first, it needs to […]