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Personalized TMS for Psychiatric Disorders: Targeting Functional Connectivity (FC) in the Brain (2024 Review)

by GLOOM

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a beacon of hope in the realm of psychiatry, offering a non-invasive alternative for treating psychiatric disorders. The variability in treatment outcomes highlights the necessity for advancements in personalized approaches. A recent paper analyzed the potential of personalized TMS protocols (customized based on individual brain connectivity) may help …

Analyzing Brain Connectivity with Advanced Neuroimaging to Treat Major Depression (2023 Research)

by GLOOM

Depression, a leading cause of disability globally, presents a myriad of treatment challenges. Recent advancements in neuroimaging, particularly in understanding brain connectivity, offer a new lens through which we can view and potentially enhance the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Highlights: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) affects millions worldwide, with traditional treatments showing varied success …