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TL;DR: Across 55 trials of brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke, about 95% of people finished treatment, the same share as those given fake stimulation or usual care. Side effects were mostly mild headaches and skin tingling. Key Findings 55 trials,…
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TL;DR: A 2026 randomized trial posted to medRxiv found that connectivity-guided accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation added to inpatient care improved treatment-resistant depression scores more than sham stimulation over 2 weeks. Key Findings 57 ran…
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A new meta-analysis found that continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS), a novel form of brain stimulation therapy, does not appear to be more effective than sham (placebo) stimulation for treating symptoms of major depression. Key Facts: cTBS is a type of re…
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