transcranial magnetic stimulation

British

noun

TMS. the electromagnetic stimulation of areas of the brain, used in studying or treating the effects of strokes

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The group included people with Parkinson's disease receiving DBS or non-invasive therapies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, focused ultrasound stimulation, and medications.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

Each had a tailored experience, from blood cleansing to cell rejuvenation to transcranial magnetic stimulation, with plenty of pampering in between.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

He pointed to a transcranial magnetic stimulation device, a small handheld machine that has been proven effective in treating depression by boosting helpful brain activity and reducing harmful brain patterns.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

A noninvasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation, in which magnetic waves are applied from outside the skull, is used to treat depression, but its effectiveness relies on hitting the right regions.

From Scientific American • Jul. 3, 2023

"Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression may be used with normal arrangements for clinical governance and audit."

From BBC • May 18, 2023

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