Transcranial magnetic stimulation

This paper aims to discuss one of the arguments that formalized one of the important debates in treatment choices of major depression disorder patients, Trans-cranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). In the next sections, key terms of the argument are presented in order to provide background of the situation. Then, I presented and discussed studies that outlined the debate. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive method of brain stimulation that relies on electromagnetic induction using a magnet field over the scalp, focused on an area of the brain thought to play a role in mood regulation. The coil generates brief magnetic pulses, localized, which causes depolarization of neurons in underlying part of cerebral cortex which pass easily and painlessly through the skull and into the…

To comprehend the advantages of the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation we have to comprehend what this implies. A noninvasive strategy, this causes depolarization or hyperpolarization of the neurons present in the cerebrum. Using the electromagnetic prompting, it is utilized to make powerless electric streams by utilizing rotating attractive field. This creates movement in those particular regions of the cerebrum, which empowers the therapeutic advisor to consider the working and the between…

O’Reardon, J., Solvason, H., Janicak, P., Sampson, S., Isenberg, K., Nahas, Z., . . . Sackeim, H. (2007). Efficacy And Safety Of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation In The Acute Treatment Of Major Depression: A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial. Biological Psychiatry, 62, 1208-1216. doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2007.01.018 The efficacy and safety of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been a topic of discussion for quite some time now. While many studies do show that TMS is not only safe,…

Neuronetics, Inc. is a private medical device company based in Malvern, PA. Neuronetics developed NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, where magnetic fields are used for therapeutic applications in disorders related to central nervous system. In 2003, they licensed a revolutionary patented coil design from Emory University and conducted the largest clinical trials on TMS therapy to date. With continuous research and development, a high quality, efficient, user friendly and…

a case with an individual with CP and found an article about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) tool that is being used to determine hearing loss and likelihood of other related disabilities in tandem with CP. The study done showed significance in correlation with most other causes of CP and related disorders, and also proved helpful in determining prognosis of the individual with CP. After looking at the diagnostic angle, I then researched treatment options that are now being explored to…

Magnetic Field Therapy Danielle Scott Vermont Technical College Magnetic Field Therapy Magnetic field therapy should be used as a complementary and alternative medicine before pharmaceutical interventions to treat patients. Magnetic field therapy penetrates the entire body and has fewer side effects. Magnetic field therapy has many benefits to offer patients to maintain health and treat illness. Magnetic field therapy provides a non invasive, safe, and easy method. The physiological…

The functional neuroimaging allows non-invasive mapping of the whole brain, estimating the location of eloquent areas adjacent to the tumor, which revolutionized DLGG approach. The most important techniques include functional MRI (fMRI), magnetoencephalography , white fiber tractography by Diffusion tension imaging (DTI) and transcranial magnetic stimulation. (41,48) fMRI is a noninvasive imaging modality that uses cortical blood flow changes as a tracer for increased or decreased neuronal…

Colostomy, Adult A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which part of the colon is attached to the front of the abdomen (abdominal wall). The colon is the last part of the digestive tract. It is where water is absorbed from digested food to form stool (feces). A colostomy is done to redirect stool through an opening (stoma) in the abdominal wall. You may need this surgery if you have a medical condition that prevents stool from leaving your body through the usual opening (rectum). A bag will…

The Clinical situation that will be discussed in this narrative will portray my knowledge and skill set as a proficient Registered Nurse (RN). My many years of experience as a RN have allowed me to use clinical judgment, critical thinking , and advocating skills to play a vital role in my patient's care. It was a Friday night around 7pm and I was asked by a co-worker to work her last four hours of her closing shift. I had heard the day before that it might not be a late night so I called the…

Children are the future of the world, but is the world preparing the children to take over? All through life children go through school and play sports until they are finally ready to take over the leadership positions that are open in the world. This schooling gives children the knowledge that they will need to succeed in the workplace, and sports and team activities give them the skills necessary to work as a part of a group. But more and more the world is adding things to try and make it…