Brain stimulation the field of focally applying electricity to the
brain is a rapidly growing and promising world of techniques that are
effective in treating conditions ranging from Parkinson s disease to
depression. Comprehensively surveying the state of current practice,
Brain Stimulation Therapies for Clinicians provides a clear and
straightforward analysis of its many therapeutic applications and the
technologies and techniques involved in each. Beginning with a quick,
accessible overview of electricity and its effect on the brain, Brain
Stimulation Therapies for Clinicians covers the range of electrical
stimulation therapies, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT),
vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), transcranial magnetic stimulation
(TMS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), and a host of other clinical
applications. Each chapter explores a particular therapy, including
its history, the techniques involved, clinical indications, side
effects, and a critical review of the literature surrounding its
efficacy. Clear illustrations and a helpful glossary are provided to
assist and orient the clinician. Written by a pioneer in the field
and a cutting-edge clinical practitioner, Brain Stimulation Therapies
for Clinicians is an essential reference for any clinician wanting to
understand electrical stimulation therapies.
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