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Modern transcranial magnetic therapy (TMS) was first FDA-approved in 2008 to treat major depression that had failed to respond to conventional treatments. However, transcranial magnetic stimulation has been used experimentally for over a century. This article describes transcranial magnetic therapy, its potential benefits and risks, what it is used to treat, and how transcranial magnetic stimulation works. What is Transcranial Magnetic Therapy? Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS for short, is a type of brain stimulation therapy that uses magnets to activate the nerve cells in your brain.

If you suspect that you may be allergic to something, you may want to schedule an allergy test right away. During this test, a doctor will insert needles into your skin to figure out what you are allergic to. In order to get accurate results from this test, you have to prepare properly for it. Here are a few tips for getting ready for an allergy test. Stop Taking Antihistamines Antihistamines are available over the counter and can relieve allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, hives, and watery eyes.

It can be scary and disconcerting to parents when their children's behavior seems different than most of their peers. Early intervention with a child psychiatrist may alleviate some of this stress, but if you are concerned about behavior in an adolescent you can still receive help. Child psychiatry care can be provided to children and adolescents up to the age of 18.  Common Conditions Among other conditions, a child psychiatrist can address the following three common problems:

Your talus bone is near the heel of your foot. It's positioned between your leg bones in your ankle and your heel bone. Because of its shape and qualities, this bone is at risk of developing avascular necrosis, which is death of the bone due to a loss of blood flow that delivers oxygen to the area. Necrosis can happen when a medical condition or injury to your ankle causes damage to a vessel that supplies blood to the talus bone.

Before you can start to treat your allergies, you need to find out what you're allergic to through allergy testing. There are many different allergy tests, and your doctor may recommend the best one for you, depending on your circumstances. Here's at some of the most common types of allergy. Skin Prick Test The skin prick test is a quick and easy way to determine if you're allergic to something. A small amount of the suspected allergen is placed on your skin, and then a needle is used to prick the surface.

If you are overweight and haven't experienced much success with dieting and exercise, your doctor may recommend gastric bypass surgery as a weight-loss alternative. A gastric bypass procedure is usually recommended for people who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher. This surgery can be performed safely in a medical setting and can help improve the way that you eat and process food. The Procedure The Roux-en-Y is the most common gastric bypass procedure method and is performed to reduce the stomach's size so that it can't hold as much food at any given time.

Erectile dysfunction, commonly referred to as ED, is a problem that a great many men struggle with. Unfortunately, it's also one that many sufferers don't like to talk about. They often feel embarrassed or ashamed about their inability to either get or maintain an erection. As a result, many people with the condition avoid or put off seeking the medical help they need. However, there is nothing to be ashamed of if you happen to suffer from this condition.

Do you need an ultrasound? Medical providers use this imaging to assess and diagnose issues of the abdomen, breasts, uterus, heart, and other organs and body systems. They also use ultrasounds to track the progress of fetal growth and health during pregnancy. If your doctor recently recommended or prescribed this test, take a look at questions patients might have about ultrasound scans. Will An Ultrasound Require Special Preparation? The answer to this question depends on the type of scan you need and the reason for this imaging test.