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Accelerated TMS: What Is It?
What is accelerated TMS, and how does it work? How is it different from standard, non-accelerated TMS? TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is a pharmaceutical-free depression treatment. Using magnetic pulses
rTMS Treatment for Trichotillomania
Psychiatric conditions can be very complex and difficult to treat. Many of the standard treatment procedures do not work on every patient, forcing them to turn to other methods of
What is a Telehealth Visit?
In the era of social distancing, more people in need of medical care are asking the question, “What is a Telehealth Visit?” For decades, the act of making and traveling
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
Are Probiotics Ready for Practice?
Are probiotics ready for practice? That is the question many scientists are asking in the search for treatments for depression. Adequately alleviating symptoms of depression or anxiety is not always
Is TMS an Alternative Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease?
Those who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are in need of effective treatment for their physical and mental health. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for this illness, and
Testosterone May Help Men With Depression
Testosterone was once a common treatment option for depressed men around 60 years ago. After antidepressant drugs were introduced over the years, doctors stopped prescribing testosterone. Now, new studies have