Treating depression with tDCS using DC-STIMULATOR MOBILE
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NEURO STIMULATION Treating depression with tDCS a non-invasive, safe, highly acceptable and feasible method of neuromodulation using DC-STIMULATOR MOBILE What is tDCS and how does it work? Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive, well-tolerated treatment method. Two electrodes (anode and cathode) are placed on defined areas of the head, applying a weak direct current trough the skull and generating an electrical field in the stimulated areas of the brain. tDCS directly affects the membrane potential. Depending on the duration, used current and current density, the stimulation either inhibits or activates cortical activity by increasing or decreasing the likelihood of neurons firing. tDCS can therefore be applied to modify neuronal excitability and activity. Studies have demonstrated promising therapeutic effects for major depressive disorder without drug resistance. tDCS in the therapy of depression Imaging studies show an asymmetrical activity of the neuron populations in the prefrontal cortex of patients with depression. In the left hemisphere (in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, DLPFC) the neuronal activity is reduced. Anodal tDCS over the left DLPFC can enhance neuronal excitability in this area. An anti-depressive effect has been observed in several studies after 10 – 15 sessions*. The evidence for tDCS in depression was rated with Level B - probably effective (excludes drug-resistant depression) * Please refer to the studies listed on the back. transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Total stimulation time = fade in + stimulation + fade out Safety of tDCS ●● considered a safe, well-tolerated method with very few side-effects ●● no specific treatment-related risks known ●● adverse reactions: itching, tingling, headache, burning sensation, discomfort ●● contraindications: defibrillator, pacemaker or brain stimulator, implanted intracranial metals, open skull, after trepanation ●● application only in conscious adult patient ●● application only by physicians and psychologists educated in the use of tDCS in humans ●● the DC-STIMULATOR MOBILE applies the highest safety standards for e

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Storage Module DC-STIMULATOR MOBILE basic device set: article number 301210 Position of anode (red) and cathode (blue) in the treatment of depression DC-STIMULATOR MOBILE: a certified medical device Therapeutic recommendation for tDCS in the treatment of depression Clinical stimulator for use in daily routine in clinics as well as in medical and psychology practices. Components of a basic device set: ●● 6 Storage Modules: store the parameters of the stimulation and stimulation data / ensure power supply during stimulation ●● 2 Stimulators: apply the stimulation sequences deposited and...

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