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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of depression
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Pridmore, S and Pridmore, W, Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of depression, Australian journal of general practice, 47, (3) pp. 122-125. ISSN 2208-7958 (2018) [Contribution to Refereed Journal]
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Official URL: https://www.racgp.org.au/AJGP/2018/March/Repetitiv...
Abstract
Background: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)is a treatment for major depressive disorder that is otherwise resistant to treatment. Although worldleading research in TMS has been conducted in Australia, where it has had some availability for two decades, there is limited familiarity with the treatment in the general medical community. Availability, however, is increasing.
Objective: The aim of this article is to inform general practitioners of some scientific and practical aspects of TMS treatment.
Discussion: In TMS, an electromagnetic apparatus is used to generate small electric currents in targeted regions of the cortex. Anaesthesia is not required, patients remain conscious and there are no seizure or memory problems. TMS is a first-line treatment for treatmentresistant depression. Current evidence indicates that TMS-induced remission is associated with normalisation of connectivity in cortical-subcortical networks.
Item Details
Item Type: | Contribution to Refereed Journal |
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Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Health services and systems |
Research Field: | Mental health services |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Public health (excl. specific population health) |
Objective Field: | Mental health |
UTAS Author: | Pridmore, S (Professor Saxby Pridmore) |
ID Code: | 125242 |
Year Published: | 2018 |
Deposited By: | Medicine |
Deposited On: | 2018-04-10 |
Last Modified: | 2019-01-29 |
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