Accession Number:

AD1028285

Title:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Treatment of Active Duty Members with PTSD, Deperession, and Lower Back Pain

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article - Open Access

Corporate Author:

59th Medical Wing San Antonio United States

Personal Author(s):

• Zhang,Jianzhong
• Yi,Jin
• Bates,Gail

Report Date:

2015-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation TMS has been recently FDA approved to treat patients with depression and migraine. Data from Air Force Research Library shows that a warriors cognitive abilities can be enhanced through repetitive TMS. It is indicated that members with PTSD may receive benefit from rTMS treatment. We treated airmen and families in Los Angeles area with rTMS that significantly improved outcomes in the following cases.

Descriptors:

• traumatic stress disorder
• brain
• stimulation
• therapy
• medical research
• pain
• mental disorder
• cognition
• brain waves
• antidepressants
• anxiety disorders

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE