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Electroencephalography (EEG) in combination with Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to study useful biomarkers for neurological disorders

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Francisco Benavides, MD

Recently a number of new TMS techniques and protocols have been developed as diagnostic tests to evaluate inhibited or overreactive connections in the cortex of the brain, also many new protocols using repetitive TMS to evoke plasticity in the cortex of the brain have shown efficacy to improve pathological conditions like depression, early Alzheimer’s dementia among other neurological conditions.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic stimulation (rTMS) effects of Monophasic vs. Biphasic waves on Cortical Excitability

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Francisco Benavides, MD

Monophasic pseudo square pulses have been used in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) since the first devices were created for this purpose, most likely because monophasic electric pulses were used already as a tool to electrically stimulate peripheral nerves and brain cortex.

Paired Pulse Stimulation TMS and Cortical Excitability

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Francisco Benavides, MD

In a vast number of reports, scientists have shown that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a safe technique to be applied in humans. The procedure consists of generating a strong electromagnetic field nearby target cortical neurons for a very short period of time, TMS is delivered in pulses that last for less than a second (ranges from 160 to 400 microseconds).

Cortical Motor Threshold, a simple practical technique based on a Complex Motoneuronal System

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Francisco Benavides, MD

The spinal cord has a complex network of neurons that handle movement of our bodies, these neurons connect directly to muscles and release neurochemicals that excite the muscle fiber to contract. The brain influence activity of the alpha motor neurons, to command voluntary movements.

Applications of Non-invasive Neuromodulation for the Management of Disorders Related to COVID-19

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Sam D., MS

This recently published scientific article from Baptista et al., reviews the COVID-19 pathophysiology and its associated neurological comorbidities that can be potentially managed by non-invasive neuromodulation. The article illustrates mechanistic pathways to target via TMS and tDCS for an investigational management of patients with COVID-19 patients.

Diagnosis and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease using Transcranial magnetic stimulation/repetitive TMS

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Francisco Benavides, MD

Since the first semiological description of the symptoms and histological description of the neuronal damage much more has been discovered, ulterior research has focused in tau tangling and amyloid accumulation in the neurons..

Tinnitus treatment, latest advances in cortical stimulation

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Francisco Benavides, MD, PhD

TMS has been used experimentally with positive results in the treatment of tinnitus, latest reports show better outcome using alpha, beta and theta frequencies with different impact on different groups of people, tailored therapies may require previous evaluation to define responders to a specific frequency. .