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 Transcranial Magnetic StimulationTranscranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a diagnostic tool that delivers a high-intensity magnetic pulse over the skull and neck, stimulating the upper motor neurons and nerve tract. This allows the timing of electrical impulses traveling from the brain to muscles to be measured as well as interconnections within the brain to be studied. The technique has also been used to treat neurological conditions, such as migraine, epilepsy, and alcoholism. What are some of the risks associated with TMS? More...
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Forgive me but when I first saw the picture I thought of one of those crazy hats at the Royal Wedding.
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peace out, >^,,^<
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It's also used in psychological research to investigate perceptual routes in the brain
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I think we talked about this in February under the heading: UAB’s New Magnetic Therapy for Depression Succeeds Transcranial
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