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What does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation TMS use to stimulate cortical neurons?
What does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation TMS use to stimulate cortical neurons?
- Photostimulation
- A targeted pulsed magnetic field (correct)
- Infrared radiation
- Ionizing radiation
What is the effect of TMS on the brain?
What is the effect of TMS on the brain?
- It induces REM
- It stimulates the production of inflammatory markers
- It induces small electric currents in the cerebral cortex and activates deeper brain regions (correct)
- It reproduces a controlled seizure
Stimulation at one site of the brain can lead to activation /deactivation of another:
Stimulation at one site of the brain can lead to activation /deactivation of another:
True (A)
FDA has approved TMS for the following medical conditions, except:
FDA has approved TMS for the following medical conditions, except:
Major Depressive Disorder is the leading cause of disability for people of 15-44 years:
Major Depressive Disorder is the leading cause of disability for people of 15-44 years:
According to the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, the "Mild" qualifier of TBI is NOT used if these indicators are present:
According to the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, the "Mild" qualifier of TBI is NOT used if these indicators are present:
PTSD is not a persistent symptom in chronic TBI patients:
PTSD is not a persistent symptom in chronic TBI patients:
These are behavioral sequelae (changes) following a brain injury:
These are behavioral sequelae (changes) following a brain injury:
Studies have backed up that the intensity of treatment (CNS) in TBI is a significant element in achieving good outcomes, suggesting that in order to see post positive effect we need:
Studies have backed up that the intensity of treatment (CNS) in TBI is a significant element in achieving good outcomes, suggesting that in order to see post positive effect we need:
What is a CNS Med Legal Evaluation?
What is a CNS Med Legal Evaluation?