Posted by Hugh on January 15, 2013, at 17:57:04
In reply to Re: Anyone know people that have had ECT?, posted by gilmourr on January 15, 2013, at 6:03:59
> By "new tms" are you talking about rTMS or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation?
Last week the FDA approved Deep TMS for depression. It's been available in Europe for three years. rTMS normally penetrates only about 1.5 cm into the brain. The newer Deep TMS, manufactured by Brainsway, penetrates 6 or 7 cm. It looks like it was just approved in Canada today.
http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000814731&fid=1725
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