Several Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Modalities Show Benefit for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia

https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/pcn/news/several-noninvasive-brain-stimulation-modalities-show-benefit-treatment-resistant

A large network meta-analysis found specific noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) modalities improved symptoms in treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS).

Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation targeting the left temporoparietal junction showed consistent benefit for auditory hallucinations.

Several neuronavigated theta burst stimulation approaches improved negative and overall symptoms with acceptable tolerability.

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The future:

“Have you had your morning ‘scan’ to keep the symptoms at bay?”

“Nah, we had a powercut so have to take these pills today.”

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