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Learning Objectives  After reading this article, you should be able to: 1. Describe the mechanism of action of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). 2. Explain the clinical considerations for determining a patient's suitability for TMS treatment. 3. Assess the comparative advantages of TMS over other treatment modalities, such as electroconvulsive therapy...

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) technology received FDA-approval in 2008 to treat depression patients whose symptoms are non-responsive to antidepressant medications. Historically, depression has been difficult to treat in about half of all diagnosed patients, marking TMS treatment as an extremely important development for the field of psychiatry. Let us imagine a new patient...