Alzheimer's Researchers Say Brain Stimulation Device May Slow Symptoms

Columbia Neurologist Lawrence Honig, MD, PhD, commented on a recent single-center study that used a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device to target the key brain network that stores memories and is typically hit by Alzheimer’s Disease. This study is at an early stage. “The findings are very, very preliminary” said Dr. Honig “On the face of it, if you look at the numbers, it did better on a number of scales compared to the sham treatment — that’s good. But as in any study, the devil is in the details.” Dr, Honig noted that this is a small, single center study, and that “a multicenter trial would offer a little more hope of generalizability.” [read more]

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