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Deep TMS uses the basic principles of [[transcranial magnetic stimulation]] (TMS) but expands them from the use of a single focal stimulation source to a summation of several simultaneous operating elements. The brain regions affected directly by this technique are determined by the shape of the TMS coil. Standard TMS coils induce direct stimulation of superficial brain areas, while Deep TMS coils (H-coils) induce summation of fields, allowing deeper penetration of the brain. To affect different areas of the brain (depending on the targeted disorder), specific versions of H-coils are installed within a helmet placed on the subject's head.{{cn|date=November 2013}}
Deep TMS uses the basic principles of [[transcranial magnetic stimulation]] (TMS) but expands them from the use of a single focal stimulation source to a summation of several simultaneous operating elements. The brain regions affected directly by this technique are determined by the shape of the TMS coil. Standard TMS coils induce direct stimulation of superficial brain areas, while Deep TMS coils (H-coils) induce summation of fields, allowing deeper penetration of the brain. To affect different areas of the brain (depending on the targeted disorder), specific versions of H-coils are installed within a helmet placed on the subject's head.{{cn|date=November 2013}}


Deep TMS coils have been studied in healthy humans and people with [[major depressive disorder]], [[autism]], [[bipolar disorder]], [[auditory hallucination]]s, and [[schizophrenia]].<ref name=Bersani>{{cite journal |author=Bersani FS, Minichino A, Enticott PG, ''et al.'' |title=Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for psychiatric disorders: a comprehensive review |journal=Eur. Psychiatry |volume=28 |issue=1 |pages=30–9 |year=2013 |month=January |pmid=22559998 |doi=10.1016/j.eurpsy.2012.02.006 }}</ref>
Deep TMS coils have been studied in healthy humans and people with [[major depressive disorder]], [[autism]], [[bipolar disorder]], [[auditory hallucination]]s, and [[schizophrenia]].<ref>{{cite pmid|15792886}}</ref><ref>{{cite pmid|22559998}}<ref>


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Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation
File:H-coil helmet.jpg
H-coil helmet for deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (schematic diagram)

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (Deep TMS) is a non-invasive technique for excitation of large populations of neurons in the brain.

Use

Deep TMS uses the basic principles of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) but expands them from the use of a single focal stimulation source to a summation of several simultaneous operating elements. The brain regions affected directly by this technique are determined by the shape of the TMS coil. Standard TMS coils induce direct stimulation of superficial brain areas, while Deep TMS coils (H-coils) induce summation of fields, allowing deeper penetration of the brain. To affect different areas of the brain (depending on the targeted disorder), specific versions of H-coils are installed within a helmet placed on the subject's head.[citation needed]

Deep TMS coils have been studied in healthy humans and people with major depressive disorder, autism, bipolar disorder, auditory hallucinations, and schizophrenia.[1]Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

References

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