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New precise, personalized brain stim therapy rapidly treats depression

A new study shows that a personalized, precise form of brain stimulation, HD-tDCS, can rapidly ease depression symptoms – and even reduce anxiety – offering a promising drug-free alternative with only ... read more

New brain stimulation method might help relieve depression

A new type of noninvasive brain stimulation may help people with moderate to severe depression feel better faster than standard treatments, researchers said. read more

Personalized brain stimulation shows promise as fast-acting depression treatment

A more precise form of noninvasive brain stimulation, tailored to an individual’s brain structure, may offer a faster and more effective path to relief for people with moderate to major depression. A ... read more

At-home brain stimulation relieves symptoms of depression, study finds

A headset worn at home that zaps the brain with the energy of a 9-volt battery could help relieve symptoms of depression, a new study shows. The study, which was published last week in the journal ... read more

At-Home Brain Stimulation Device Targets Depression

Oct. 22, 2024 – A headset that can be worn at home to stimulate the brain and treat depression has passed an important research milestone. The tiny current from the headset may be felt as a faint ... read more

Brain-stimulation therapy at home reduces major depression symptoms

tDCS treatment significantly improves depressive symptoms and boosts clinical response and remission rates, with no serious device-related adverse events reported. Study: Home-based transcranial ... read more

Precise brain stimulation may help people get relief from depression

A recent study discovered a different kind of noninvasive brain stimulation method that may help individuals suffering from moderate to severe depression feel better faster in contrast to standard ... read more

Vagus nerve stimulation may relieve treatment-resistant depression, study finds

Nick Fournie was 24 years old when severe depression upended his life. Fournie had been married to his longtime sweetheart for two years, and had no reason to suspect he had any mental health issues. ... read more

Trials Indicate Vagus Nerve Stimulation may Relieve Depression

In clinical trials, almost 500 depression patients who were resistant to current treatments were given therapy that stimulated their vagus nerve. The majority of these patients had such serious ... read more

Deep brain stimulation: Relief for movement disorders

Deep brain stimulation is a surgical brain therapy used to treat symptoms of movement disorders such as dystonia, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. Performing over 100 DBS procedures annually, the ... read more

Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Help Reduce Mild TBI Symptoms

Cervical vagus nerve stimulation is linked to reduced headache, cognitive fog, dizziness, and depression in adults with mild traumatic brain injury, new research shows. read more