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Accelerated TMS Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Depression

2025-07-20T03:29:05-07:00

Accelerated TMS or accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (aiTBS) is emerging as a promising treatment for those with treatment-resistant bipolar depression. In a recent clinical trial, patients who [...]

Accelerated TMS Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Depression2025-07-20T03:29:05-07:00

New Study: rTMS Plus tDCS Shows Major Cognitive Gains in Depressed Patients

2025-05-24T19:24:07-07:00

Cognitive dysfunction is a common, often debilitating symptom of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). While treatments like repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) [...]

New Study: rTMS Plus tDCS Shows Major Cognitive Gains in Depressed Patients2025-05-24T19:24:07-07:00

Long-Term Trajectories of Depression in Deployed Military Personnel Revealed

2024-11-15T20:53:20-07:00

The impact of combat doesn’t always fade with time. Depression may happen in many military personnel long after their return from deployment. For some, symptoms appear immediately.  [...]

Long-Term Trajectories of Depression in Deployed Military Personnel Revealed2024-11-15T20:53:20-07:00

Breakthrough Study Links Brain Lesions to PTSD Improvement in Veterans

2025-08-01T01:54:04-07:00

A recent study has brought new findings to veterans suffering from PTSD. The research reveals how specific brain lesions can lead to reduced PTSD symptoms. It offers [...]

Breakthrough Study Links Brain Lesions to PTSD Improvement in Veterans2025-08-01T01:54:04-07:00

rTMS Treatment More Effective Than Antidepressants for Resistant Depression, Study Finds

2025-03-18T06:13:00-07:00

rTMS Treatment More Effective Than Antidepressants for Resistant Depression, Study Finds Finding the right depression treatment can be frustrating. Antidepressants often don’t provide the relief many hope [...]

rTMS Treatment More Effective Than Antidepressants for Resistant Depression, Study Finds2025-03-18T06:13:00-07:00

Can Magnetic Resonance Therapy Effectively Treat PTSD in Veterans? New Study Says Yes

2025-08-10T01:28:54-07:00

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a heavy burden for millions. It is estimated to affect over 13 million Americans. Meanwhile, veterans are particularly at risk. Their service [...]

Can Magnetic Resonance Therapy Effectively Treat PTSD in Veterans? New Study Says Yes2025-08-10T01:28:54-07:00

Chronic Pain in Military Women: How Combat Intensity Affects Health Outcomes

2025-08-10T02:10:39-07:00

Chronic pain can be a silent burden. For many women who serve or have served in the military, it’s an all-too-familiar companion. Military women face unique challenges. [...]

Chronic Pain in Military Women: How Combat Intensity Affects Health Outcomes2025-08-10T02:10:39-07:00

ASCERTAIN-TRD Trial: rTMS vs. Antidepressant Switching in Treatment-Resistant Depression

2025-07-27T03:07:23-07:00

When depression doesn't improve with regular treatments, it can feel like there are no more options. But there is new hope with the ASCERTAIN-TRD trial. This study [...]

ASCERTAIN-TRD Trial: rTMS vs. Antidepressant Switching in Treatment-Resistant Depression2025-07-27T03:07:23-07:00
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