Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Medical Services Advisory Committee. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for the treatment of depression. Canberra: Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC). MSAC application 1196. 2014 Authors' conclusions Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a focal brain stimulation treatment. Small electrical currents that pass through an electromagnetic coil held near the patient's scalp stimulate nerve cells in the region of the brain involved in mood regulation and depression (motor cortex). rTMS does not require an anaesthetic and there is no associated cognitive impairment or other serious side effects. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Depression; Depressive Disorder, Majors; Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Language Published English Country of organisation Australia English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence MDP 106, GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA Email: msac.secretariat@health.gov.au AccessionNumber 32015000580 Date abstract record published 27/05/2015 |
