Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) pertains to the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to induce a seizure for therapeutic purposes. Developed as an alternative means of therapy of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) while maintaining the same efficacy, MST...
One of the most critical aspects of clinical practice is to have up to date information on both the benefits and risks associated to a therapeutic intervention. They both equally important for patients and clinicians to inform decisions related to a treatment plan....
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive neurostimulation technique where a low direct current is applied to the brain through electrodes placed on a targeted area. Powered by a 5V battery, tDCS uses a constant current flow from electrode to...
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health will be hosting a free public talk on Nov. 18th 2015. The talk will provide an insight of how funds from Movember are being used to help find innovative solutions to help manage and treat mood disorders. The format of the...
The NINET lab is happy to announce the publication of the paper “ECT Treatment in patients with Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders: A Case Series”. This is the largest series published on the use of ECT for in patients suffering severe somatic symptom disorders. We...
Knowledge Translation At the NINET lab in Vancouver we continue to reach out and translate knowledge to the general public. This presentation provides an overview on the current state of knowledge with regards to the use of Non-INvasive Neurostimulation Therapies...