TMS offers hope for depression sufferers

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a relatively new treatment for depression. It produces magnetic pulses similar to those found in MRI machines, but precisely targeted to certain areas of the brain to produce a therapeutic response.

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Posted: Feb 19 2016
Tags: Depression, TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

TMS Health Education Announces The Advanced Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Symposium

SACRAMENTO, CA, December 23, 2015 /satPRnews.com/ — TMS Health Education, which offers accredited courses from the world’s leaders in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) announced that it will be hosting the first-ever Advanced TMS Symposium.

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Posted: Jan 27 2016
Tags: Depression, rTMS, TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Is TMS Cost-Effective?

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is known to be a safe, noninvasive, treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), but how does cost compare with that of pharmacotherapy?

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Posted: Dec 29 2015
Tags: Depression, pharmacotherapy, rTMS, TMS

New Depression Treatment Gains Ground in Southern Colorado

A new way to treat major depression without medication is gaining ground right here in southern Colorado. It's called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, and uses magnets to stimulate the brain.

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Posted: Dec 21 2015
Tags: Depression, TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation