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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Bipolar Disorder: Effective & Tolerable in Early Studies (2023)

Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) presents a promising frontier for treating bipolar disorder, offering potential alternatives or adjuncts to conventional pharmacotherapy. Emerging evidence suggests that certain non-invasive brain stimulation protocols may help manage symptoms of bipolar disorder. Highlights: Efficacy: Certain NIBS modalities, like anodal tDCS over F3 plus cathodal tDCS over F4, have shown significant improvement …

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New Epilepsy Treatments (2023): Neurostimulation, CBD, Gene Therapy for Seizures

Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological disorders globally. For many living with epilepsy, achieving reliable seizure control remains a significant challenge, underscoring the need for continued innovation in treatment approaches. Exciting new developments in the field are providing clinicians with an expanding array of therapeutic options …

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At-Home TDCS (Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) for Depression: A Convenient Treatment

A new study provides promising evidence that delivering transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) remotely in people’s homes could be an effective treatment approach for major depressive disorder. The key facts are: tDCS is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation that uses electrical currents to modulate activity in targeted brain regions. When applied to the left …

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Are Binaural Beats & Brainwave Entrainment Effective? Latest Research (2023)

The phenomenon of binaural beats and their proposed ability to synchronize brainwave frequencies through a process called brainwave entrainment (BWE) has intrigued neuroscientists and the public for decades. However, the empirical evidence for BWE remains inconclusive. A recent systematic review evaluated 14 studies on binaural beats and EEG markers of brainwave entrainment, finding mixed results …

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Case Report: Depression Treated with Deep Brain Focused Ultrasound (2023)

Deep brain stimulation using focused ultrasound leads to rapid remission of severe depression in breakthrough patient case study. Key Facts: Focused ultrasound targeted and suppressed hyperactive areas linked to depression. Stimulation lasted just 64 minutes yet caused depression remission for over 6 weeks. Approach is noninvasive and precisely targeted with no side effects observed. Technology …

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Transcranial Photobiomodulation For Depression: Near-Infrared Light & Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation involves the targeted administration of light frequencies to modulate biological function for the treatment of medical conditions and/or to expedite healing in the aftermath of a physical injury.  It was Niels Ryberg Finsen who was among the first to showcase the potential of photobiomodulation when he proved that sunlight rays were capable of killing …

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TMS For Cognitive Enhancement (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a technique utilized to stimulate specific regions of the brain via electromagnetic induction.  The regions that receive stimulation typically depend on an individual’s reason for using TMS.  For example, individuals using TMS for the treatment of depression may administer electrical pulses to the left prefrontal cortex, while individuals using TMS …

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