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01-10-2016 | Psychiatry and Preclinical Psychiatric Studies - Review article

An overview on clinical aspects in magnetic seizure therapy

Authors: Alice Engel, Sarah Kayser

Published in: Journal of Neural Transmission | Issue 10/2016

Abstract

The aim of the presented work is to provide an overview on the clinical data of the promising convulsive brain stimulation technique, the magnetic seizure therapy (MST). We review the advantages and disadvantages of MST, focusing on rationale, development and current treatment procedure. We also provide a summary of the current literature including clinical trials and case reports found in the PubMed database. Furthermore, we consider effectiveness and side effects, emphasizing on crucial issues to be addressed for a better understanding of this potential new treatment option in treatment-resistant depression (TRD).

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Title: An overview on clinical aspects in magnetic seizure therapy
Authors: Alice Engel
Sarah Kayser
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Journal of Neural Transmission / Issue 10/2016
Print ISSN: 0300-9564
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1463
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00702-016-1583-9

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