Brain gives up secrets in research targeting mental illness
Harvard researchers are using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target specific brain circuits for treating anxiety and depression. By refining the precision of these magnetic pulses, clinicians hope to better address comorbid psychiatric conditions.
Why it matters
Improving the precision of TMS therapy could significantly enhance treatment outcomes for patients suffering from multiple overlapping mental health disorders.
Psychiatrists have long treated depression using transcranial magnetic stimulation — noninvasive magnetic pulses that stimulate neurons.
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