New form of magnetic brain stimulation spells hope for patients with treatment-resistant depression

The procedure involves mapping a person’s brain using scans to locate a precise spot to target during the stimulation. - ST

SINGAPORE: In a first for South-East Asia, Singapore researchers are studying a personalised form of magnetic brain stimulation that can potentially help more people with treatment-resistant depression.

It involves mapping a person’s brain using scans to locate a precise spot to target during the stimulation.

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