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Neuromodulation Therapies to Treat Neuroinflammation in Anxiety & Depression (2023 Research)

by GLOOM

The intersection of neuromodulation, neuroinflammation, and their roles in mood disorders like anxiety and depression represents a significant stride in mental health research. This complex interplay underscores the potential of novel therapeutic strategies targeting the brain’s inflammatory pathways, offering new hope for effective management of these pervasive conditions. Highlights: Link Between Neuroinflammation and Mood Disorders: …

Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) for Rapid Treatment of Suicidal Depression (2023 Study)

by GLOOM

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a critical public health issue, particularly due to the high risk of suicide associated with it. Traditional treatments often take weeks to show effects and sometimes increase suicide risk in the early phases of therapy. However, a new approach, the Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT), is showing promise in …

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 …

TMS For Cognitive Enhancement (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

by GLOOM

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 …

TMS For Anxiety Disorders (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

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TMS (Transcranial magnetic stimulation) is considered a non-invasive neurostimulation procedure aimed at normalizing brain activity among those with abnormal neurological function. Individuals diagnosed with psychiatric conditions (e.g. depression) may turn to TMS for relief if standard first-line pharmacological options fail to ameliorate symptoms. A TMS device works by using pulsed magnetic fields to generate low-grade electrical currents. …

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Side Effects & Adverse Reactions (List)

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TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a neurostimulation technique that uses magnetic field generators (in the form of coils) to emit targeted electrical currents that stimulate the cortex. TMS is believed to improve neurological functioning via stimulating activity in hypoactive regions of the brain that are contributing to a particular pathology. For example, individuals with depression …