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tDCS of the DLPFC Treats Anhedonia in Depression & Improves Social Functioning (2024 Study)

by GLOOM

In the quest to find more effective treatments for depression, particularly the challenging symptom of anhedonia, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) emerges as a promising option. This non-invasive brain stimulation technique targets specific brain regions to modulate activity and potentially alleviate symptoms. A recent study has shed light on the efficacy and safety of targeting …

Customized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Protocols for Depression & Psychiatric Disorders Based on Personalized Neuroimaging (2023 Evidence)

by GLOOM

Recent advancements in neuroimaging and brain stimulation techniques, particularly Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), are revolutionizing the treatment of psychiatric disorders. These technologies, leveraging our understanding of individual brain network architectures, offer the potential for highly personalized treatments. Highlights: Personalization of Treatment: Neuroimaging advancements allow for the personalization of brain stimulation targets, particularly in Transcranial Magnetic …

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

by GLOOM

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 …

Advanced OCD Treatment Strategies & New Drugs Under Investigation (2023)

by GLOOM

OCD affects approximately 1-3% of the population and often begins in childhood or adolescence. While OCD was previously considered untreatable, advances in the past few decades have led to effective evidence-based treatments. Key Facts: Glutamatergic medications like memantine, ketamine, and N-acetylcysteine have shown preliminary evidence of efficacy in small trials, but larger studies have been …

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

by GLOOM

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 …

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

by GLOOM

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 …

Nanotechnology For Depression: The Futuristic Potential of Nanopsychiatry

by GLOOM

Most pharmacological-based treatments for depression aim to increase levels of various neurotransmitters, particularly serotonin (5-HT). It is thought that approximately 2 out of 3 individuals that seek treatment with standard antidepressants such as SSRIs and SNRIs are able to attain therapeutic relief. For a certain percentage of these individuals, the benefits of using pharmaceutical interventions …