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Penn research shows transcranial magnetic stimulation effective in treating major depression

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and other study sites have found that transcranial magnetic stimulation -- a noninvasive technique that excites neurons in the brain via magnetic pulses passed through the scalp -- is a safe and effective, nondrug treatment with minimal side effects for patients with major depression who have tried other treatment options without benefit.

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