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Accelerated magnetic seizure therapy (aMST) for treatment of major depressive disorder: A pilot study

Accelerated magnetic seizure therapy (aMST) for treatment of major depressive disorder: A pilot study

By aerchov on May 27, 2025

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is often the recommendation for severe and treatment-resistant depression. However, treatments need to be spaced out over long periods of time to prevent cognitive side effects. Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) uses magnetic—not electrical—stimulation to similarly treat depression. Because of its unique approach and less side effects when compared to ECT, researchers wonder if MST treatments can be safely and effectively accelerated to reduce treatment time.

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Effect of combined yoga and transcranial direct current stimulation intervention on working memory and mindfulness

Effect of combined yoga and transcranial direct current stimulation intervention on working memory and mindfulness

By aerchov on May 13, 2025

Both yoga and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have been shown to improve mood and cognition. Though, we are unsure if combining the two, together, can improve their positive benefits. This study looked to determine if there is a synergistic effect between yoga and tDCS improved working memory and mindfulness.

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Age-Related Changes in Brain Excitability in Healthy Humans

Age-Related Changes in Brain Excitability in Healthy Humans

By aerchov on May 7, 2025

It may be well-known that aging affects nearly every part of our lives – both good and bad. In particular, there have been a growing number of studies that look to see how aging impacts our brain, which is a field of research capable of driving our idea of what is “successful” aging, and how we might be able to support people’s health across the lifespan. Ferrari et al. (2017) use neurophysiological techniques to see how the brain responds to rTMS to investigate this topic.

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Cognitive Impairment in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Cognitive Impairment in Treatment-Resistant Depression

By aerchov on April 6, 2025

Depression is well-known to negatively impact mood, but relatively few studies have looked at how this disorder may impact cognition, or thinking ability. This is important because better cognitive ability is linked to better functioning in daily life (e.g., work or home responsibilities). This information could inform how we help people with depression. We do not know whether everyone with depression has difficulties with their cognition. We also do not know whether these difficulties span across all cognitive domains, or are specific to just a few (e.g., memory, learning). This study looked to answer these questions and identify what may predict worse cognitive impairment in those with treatment-resistant depression.

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