While TMS is one of the most effective treatments for those with major depressive disorder (MDD), the treatment is not a guaranteed cure for the condition. There are many patients
Clinical Outcomes from Largest Registry of Patients with MDD Treated with TMS
Despite recognition as one of the most effective ways to treat depression next to medication, very few people outside of the medical sphere know transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a
Best Methods for Giving Advice to a Friend
Giving advice to a friend can be a difficult and complicated task. Whether this is a long-term friend or someone you are just getting to know, reaching this level of
Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Of the 10-15% of the population diagnosed with depression, between 10%-30% exhibit treatment-resistant symptoms, though some researchers believe this number could be as high as 50%. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has
The History of Antidepressants
The history of antidepressants began by accident. In the 1950s, chemists were tasked to find a cure for tuberculosis and took to experimenting with excess rocket fuel left over from
TMS Treatment for Depression and Comorbid Chronic Pain
Many who experience major depressive disorder experience a variety of other conditions, including chronic pain. Thus, many medical scientists are interested in discovering the ways chronic pain and depression are
TMS for Depression and Comorbid Psychiatric Conditions
For many, depression and comorbid psychiatric conditions go hand in hand. According to Joseph Kaizer in a review paper titled “Approaches to Use of rTMS for treatment of MDD with
Depression in New York City
The Big Apple has gone through a lot in the last few decades, so it doesn’t surprise most to learn that there is a significant number of citizens with depression
Augmentation Strategies for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Major Depressive Disorder
Many people with depression will eventually find out that their symptoms are resistant to treatment. In these cases, many interventions that typically yield positive results for sufferers of depression, including
Remission in Depression
For patients battling depression, it is very crucial that remission be reached. Remission in depression can be difficult to attain, however, and it is made more challenging by the incongruencies