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treatment: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)


By placing an electromagnetic stimulating device against the scalp electrical activity can be induced or modified in underlying brain tissue. Aimed at the associated area of the motor cortex such stimuli can produce movement of voluntary muscles. There is evidence that certain mental disorders may respond to treatment with rTMS.

Also: TCMS
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