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- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Transcranial magnetic stimulation may ease . . .
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is transcranial magnetic stimulation, and how does it work? Is it effective for treating depression? ANSWER: Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain It's a noninvasive procedure that usually requires about 25 to 30 treatment sessions Transcranial magnetic stimulation […]
- Mayo study shows easy-to-use, noninvasive stimulation device can help . . .
Spring TMS stands for Spring transcranial magnetic stimulation or sTMS “The migraine brain is hyperexcitable, and basic science studies have demonstrated modulation of neuronal excitability with this treatment modality,” says Amaal Starling, M D , a Mayo Clinic neurologist, who is first author of the study
- When sleep disorders presage something more serious
For example, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment which harnesses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, is now a standard treatment for depression
- Science Saturday: Opioids provide low evidence of pain relief for . . .
Evidence that opioids provide pain relief for migraine headaches is low or insufficient, a large Mayo Clinic meta-analysis published recently in JAMA has found However, some newer therapies, along with established migraine treatments, were associated with moderate to high evidence of pain relief The meta-analysis – which combined results from multiple scientific studies – included 15
- Mayo Clinic Radio: Kids and screen time
As summer vacation rolls on, you might find your children are looking for things to do They've been to the pool or camp, so what next? Often, their first choice is screen time — watching TV, playing video games or connecting with friends via social media A 2017 UNICEF report surveyed the online experiences of children around the […]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mechanical or tissue heart valve replacements
However, many times, valves require replacement when they fail There are two major types of prostheses used for valve replacements: mechanical valves and tissue valves One type of prosthesis may be a better option for your father, so which valve is right requires some thought
- Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction
A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe deep brain stimulation is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: New treatment for hard-to-treat depression
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How is the new nasal spray for depression different than other drugs used to treat depression? How do doctors determine who is a good candidate for this new kind of antidepressant? ANSWER: This medication, called esketamine, is a fast-acting antidepressant recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration that can be used […]
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