Conclusions Daily low-frequency rTMS to the left temporoparietal junction area for 2 weeks is no more effective than placebo for patients with chronic bothersome tinnitus. Possible explanations for the negative findings are short duration of treatment, failure of rTMS stimulation over the temporoparietal area to affect the auditory cortex buried within the Sylvian fissure, or [...]
PhysOrg.com Magnetic stimulation scores modest success as antidepressantPhysOrg.com… have led to a proliferation of clinical trials testing rTMS as a potential treatment for a variety of other conditions – from tinnitus to schizophrenia. …and more » Source: Tinnitus – Google News
