TMS Magnet Therapy: Rapid Relief for Depression Symptoms
A new study from UCLA Health has found that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a type of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), can effectively ease symptoms of major depression within a week of treatment. TMS is a noninvasive therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain region associated with mood control and depression. The FDA has approved TMS for the treatment of major depressive disorder, as well as other conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and migraines. The study showed that 54% of patients treated with rTMS experienced at least a 50% improvement in depression symptoms. The early improvements observed within the first few treatments can help doctors tailor the treatment approach for each patient.