Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has shown some effectiveness in the treatment of depression, particularly if scheduled:
a. once (it cannot be repeated without causing irreversible brain damage)
b. repeatedly over time
c. three times each week for 4 consecutive weeks
d. multiple times a day on a prn basis
B
If repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments are repeated over time, improvement in mood may result, at least in some individuals. Whether each improvement is lasting and whether it can be obtained less expensively with other psychiatric treatments remains to be seen.
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