Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: how seriously should I take claims?

Subject: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: how seriously should I take claims?

Date: Mon Jul 26 18:37:02 2004
Posted by bruce
Grade level: grad (non-science) School: No school entered.
City: vancouver State/Province: b.c. Country: canada
Area of science: Neuroscience
ID: 1090885022.Ns

Message:


there seems mounting evidence that this technique -- of bombarding the brain with 
electromagnetism -- may be useful in the treatment of depression. But some researchers 
are now claiming it has the potential to do far more, including improving our memories, 
inducing peak experiences, helping us function on much less sleep, and generally 
taping the "savant" qualities supposedly latent in all of us. How solid is the science?

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