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mynx

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has shown some effectiveness in the treatment of depression, particularly if scheduled:
 
  a. once (it cannot be repeated without causing irreversible brain damage)
  b. repeatedly over time
  c. three times each week for 4 consecutive weeks
  d. multiple times a day on a prn basis

Question 2

New experimental treatments of depression include:
 
  a. ablation of brain tissue that is emitting abnormal electrical signals
  b. isolation and sensory deprivation during sleep
  c. stimulating the brain using powerful localized magnetic fields
  d. sustained whole-brain overstimulation from simultaneous multimedia sources


sierrahalpin

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
If repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments are repeated over time, improvement in mood may result, at least in some individuals. Whether each improvement is lasting and whether it can be obtained less expensively with other psychiatric treatments remains to be seen.

Answer to Question 2

C
New experimental treatments of depression include stimulating the brain using powerful localized magnetic fields. The technique involves placement of a small magnetic coil over specific areas of the brain. This treatment is known as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS).


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