Mark George: Treating Depression With an Electromagnet
Transcranial magnetic stimulation could have many other medical uses, too, says the neurologist
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Brainsway is not a joke
US studies started.
No complications so far, and it is because Brainsway Deep TMS with H-coil does stimulate specific areas of the brain depending on the person needs.
tms
how do you know tms is right for you? can you request it?
strange side effect of MRI
Over the last 15 or 20 years, I have had several MRIs of the brain and other areas of my body. I had thought it was weird that after the MRI, I felt better than before for a short period of time. I thought it was my imagination; but after reading this article, I thought maybe it wasn't too weird to mention to anyone. So, here it is for what it's worth, if anything.
Dr. George is a Doctor of HOPE
Hope is a precious commodity, especially for those in depression whose brains seem to have more trouble finding it. I am very happy to see Dr. George recognized for his intelligence, vision, and perseverance, which are rare qualities to find all in one person. But what makes Dr. George one of a kind is his enthusiastic dedication to helping people find hope again. He works tirelessly to advance a treatment that will benefit millions, and what drives that vision is a compassionate heart for the unique individuals who are struggling through a life that, to them, seems hopeless.
I was a patient in Dr. George’s TMS research, and thanks to his efforts, my hopes of someday also being a colleague in the field of medicine have been restored. I will soon begin hospital rounds as a part of my medical school education, and I pray that amidst the high-pressure learning environment I can draw upon Dr. George’s example and be driven by the priceless gift of hope that I have the opportunity to bring to all types of patients.
Brainsway is a joke
Anyone that knows anything about brain anatomy realizes you can't just bypass parts of the brain without produce horrible complication. Still hasn't started a US Study - Major Issues the entire time .... Great Concept ... Just not practical when dealing with tarketing specific areas of the brain.
Treating Depression
I would suggest that Dr. Mark George, the writer and interested reader should take a look at the Israeli company Brainsway (www.brainsway.com) and the work of Dr David Zacut from Hadassa Hospital in Jerusalem. I believe that their "Deep TMS " systems is not only technologically advance but was successfully tested
