Tms Depression And Schizophrenia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system for use in people who suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) and who haven't found adequate relief from at least one antidepressant. The approval comes after recent clinical studies showed that MDD patients experienced significant improvement in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other forms of psychological distress while using the system. Neuronetics, which makes the therapy,...
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Researchers say that a new transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is effective at treating depression symptoms. In a recent study,... Read more »
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Family traits linked to schizophrenia, BPD, depression
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Treatment of Schizophrenia
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Schizophrenia
Goals of Treatment for SchizophreniaThe American Psychiatric Association (APA) notes that the goals of treatment for schizophrenia include: Reduce or... Read more »
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