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Re:A new form of brain stimulation relieved severe depressio... by ChrisClark on Tuesday April 07, 2020 @10:28AM (#22803498)
This is very similar to electro shock treatment. Causing localised seizures.

I don't really think this should be the first thing to try.

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Re:A new form of brain stimulation relieved severe depressio... by trts on Tuesday April 07, 2020 @11:16AM (#22803967)
The point of ECT is to cause a seizure. The point of TMS is to achieve the same effect without causing a seizure, though there is some risk of that.
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Re:A new form of brain stimulation relieved severe depressio... by whatshisface on Tuesday April 07, 2020 @10:44AM (#22803640)
It certainly sounds dangerous, but we really ought to wait for the phase 1 trial before proclaiming that it's dangerous for sure.
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