Assessment
Questionnaire

Have a symptom?
See what questions
a doctor would ask.
 
News » Magnetic stimulation of brain may treat major depression
 

Magnetic stimulation of brain may treat major depression

A US hospital and university are currently testing the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation in treating major depression. This technique may help those patients who don’t respond to currently available antidepressants. The treatment is noninvasive and involves sending magnet energy to the brain to stimulate nerve cells.

Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Plebius Press

Related Disease Topics:

Article Source Details

About: Magnetic stimulation of brain may treat major depression

Date: 10 November 2004

Source: Plebius Press

URL: http://www.plebius.org/article.php?article=661

Related Medical Topics

This summary article refers to the following medical categories:

More News Topics

  • Sleep apnea causes 1400 fatalities in America each year
  • Sleep apnea commonly misdiagnosed
  • Sleep apnea is a frequently undiagnosed condition in obese children
  • Sleep apnea poses risk of complications during surgery
  • Sleep deprivation linked to obesity
  • Sleep disorders are a neglected health problem
  • Sleep disorders may be a symptom of mental disorders rather than a cause of it
  • Sleep problems may be linked to mental illness
  • Sleeping disorders may create or worsen asthmatic and ADD symptoms
  • Sleeping position can alleviate effects of acid reflux
  • Sleeping problems pose high risk for adverse health effects
  •  

    By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.

    Home | Symptoms | Diseases | Diagnosis | Videos | Tools | Forum | About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Advertise