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CognitionMay 28, 2026

Right OFC rTMS Improved Visuospatial Memory in First-Episode Schizophrenia

TL;DR: A 2026 randomized study in Psychological Medicine found that right orbitofrontal cortex repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a noninvasive brain-stimulation method, improved visuospatial memory on the Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revis…

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NeuroscienceJuly 12, 2024

Levels of BDNF, Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol May Predict Suicidal Ideation in First-Episode Schizophrenia (2024 Study)

The study found that higher levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and better cognitive function reduce suicidal thoughts in first-episode schizophrenia patients, while more severe symptoms and higher total cholesterol levels increase the risk. Hig…

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Right OFC rTMS Improved Visuospatial Memory in First-Episode Schizophrenia

Levels of BDNF, Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol May Predict Suicidal Ideation in First-Episode Schizophrenia (2024 Study)

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