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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Resources dealing with the experimental treatment Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. This treatment is reported to potentially be a replacement for ECT with fewer side-effects.
A bright spot on the horizon: TMS in psychiatry
About TMS, written in laymen's terms.
Research on TMS at NIH
Research on TMS as an alternative to ECT.
rTMS Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Depression
Gives two cases of patients with refractory depression who responded well to rTMS.
TMS Resources
The most up-to-date information about TMS research.

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