Transcranial magnetic stimulation

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Used for

repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

See for

TMS

Broader Terms

brain imaging /visualization /scanning, magnetic field, nervous system disorder therapy

Related Terms

brain disorder diagnosis, brain electrical activity

Scope Note

noninvasive technique to stimulate brain by application of electromagnetic field on scalp to induce an electric field in the brain; used for diagnosis and therapy.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

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  • Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is as effective as fluoxetine in the treatment of depression in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
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  • Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a potential new treatment for certain psychiatric disorders which is being studied in many countries throughout the world, including Australia.

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