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About Alzheimer's / Dementia: The Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in AD

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From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia
While many of the possible treatments being explored for Alzheimer's disease are medications, others have nothing to do with drugs. Electromagnetic stimulation, deep brain stimulation and bright light therapy are just a few among the treatments that have shown promise for Alzheimer's. Learn a little about each one of these possibilities today.

Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective in AD?
Magnets and the brain?? As researchers continue to search for effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease, they've considered some rather non-traditional approaches, one of which is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). TMS is currently being explored for several different conditions, including... Read more

Bright Light Therapy and Its Use in Alzheimer's Disease
Wondering if there's any benefit to light therapy for people with Alzheimer's disease? Here's how bright light therapy has been used to treat dementia and whether it's been effective or not... Read more

What's Deep Brain Stimulation & Can It Be Used to Treat AD?
It sounds like something from the makers of Star Trek, but researchers are seeing possibilities emerge with the use of deep brain stimulation for people who have mild Alzheimer's disease. And, in a world where medications are available but the benefits are limited, it's... Read more

Study: Insulin Sensitizer Drug Demonstrates Positive Results for Alzheimer's Disease
At the International Conference on Alzheimer's Drug Discovery, interesting research was presented about a potential new medication to treat Alzheimer's disease. The drug, MSDC-0160, is an insulin sensitizer originally developed to... Read more

 


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