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A quick, personalized brain stimulation therapy is now available in Arkansas for people whose depression hasn't responded to medication or counseling. The FDA-approved SAINT system at UAMS takes just five days and helps restore normal brain function.
Veterans with combat PTSD saw significant symptom reduction using MRI-guided brain stimulation in a clinical trial. This non-invasive treatment could offer new hope for those who haven't found relief with traditional therapy.
A breakthrough brain stimulation technique combined with therapy helped 85% of military personnel dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms in just 30 days. This precision treatment offers new hope for veterans who haven't found relief with traditional methods.
A revolutionary brain stimulation therapy helped 85% of combat veterans dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms when combined with psychotherapy. The breakthrough offers new hope for hundreds of thousands of service members still struggling years after deployment.
A medication that helped Vietnam veterans overcome PTSD in just weeks could soon offer hope to Israeli soldiers struggling with trauma. After decades of research, psychiatrist Dr. Hillel Glover has patented nalmefene as a potential breakthrough treatment that addresses all PTSD symptoms.
Thousands of people told their depression was "treatment-resistant" found relief when doctors treated their cardiovascular system instead of their brain. The discovery could transform care for the 30% of depression patients who don't respond to traditional medications.
Northwestern University researchers discovered a biomarker that could finally treat the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia that current medications miss. A synthetic protein tested in animal models successfully reversed brain abnormalities linked to memory and thinking problems.
Scientists at Northwestern University discovered a biomarker that could lead to the first effective treatment for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, potentially helping millions live independently. A single injection improved brain function in early tests with no negative side effects.
Scientists found that brain cells in young people with depression work overtime when resting but can't keep up under stress. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments for millions struggling with the condition.
A new UCLA study shows an intensive five-day magnetic brain stimulation protocol works as well as the traditional six-week treatment for depression. This breakthrough could help thousands of patients who struggle to commit to months of clinic visits.
A brief 25-minute psychedelic treatment lifted depression symptoms that lasted up to six months for people who hadn't found relief anywhere else. Just one dose of DMT helped patients who'd been struggling for an average of 10 years.
A groundbreaking study shows adding brexpiprazole to existing treatments helps people with schizophrenia think faster and process information better. The discovery opens new doors for treating one of the condition's most disabling symptoms that affects daily life and work.
New research shows psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA could help people with PTSD recover in hours instead of months by actually rewiring trauma-affected brain systems. Clinical trials reveal 67% of patients no longer met PTSD criteria after MDMA-assisted therapy, offering hope to 12 million Americans struggling with the condition.
Scientists discovered a specific brain region causing bipolar disorder symptoms, opening the door to better treatments for millions who struggle with current medications. This breakthrough could transform how we diagnose and treat a condition affecting 1 in 100 people worldwide.