Magnetic pulses can treat severe depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation uses targeted magnetic pulses to non-invasively treat severe depression that resists other treatments, offering new hope for mental health.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, offers a breakthrough for severe depression when standard treatments fail. This non-invasive method uses a coil placed on the scalp to deliver magnetic pulses, stimulating brain cells linked to mood regulation. Approved in 2008, TMS helps normalize disrupted brain activity without medication side effects like weight gain.
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