The first onset of major depressive disorder (MDD) during adolescence is often associated with a lifelong risk of recurrence and functional impairment, making early and effective intervention crucial for adolescent patients with depression. However, pharmacological treatments are slow-acting and may have side effects, while psychotherapy is time-consuming and unable to rapidly alleviate symptoms. Therefore, developing... Read more
On June 10, a team from Fudan University, Department of Neurology at Fudan University Affiliated Pudong Hospital, published new research in Neurotherapeutics (2025 Impact Factor: 6.9): Enhancing working memory in MCI: Modulating alpha-gamma coupling and gamma oscillations via rTMS. Background Introduction Working memory (WM) is a core cognitive function essential for everyday behavior and complex mental processing.... Read more
According to surveys, 7%-12% of pregnant women worldwide are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD). If depression during pregnancy is not treated, it can lead to numerous adverse consequences. Current primary treatment methods include psychotherapy, medication, and electroconvulsive therapy, but these come with side effects and risks. In recent years, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), as... Read more
In January 2025, Professor Duan Xujun's team from the University of Electronic Science and Technology published a groundbreaking study in the internationally renowned journal Biological Psychiatry, titled "Personalized theta-burst stimulation enhances social skills in young minimally verbal children with autism: a double-blind randomized controlled trial". The study utilized personalized brain imaging analysis technology and implemented... Read more
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental syndrome behaviorally defined by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, along with stereotyped behaviors, interests, and activities. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) offers a potential intervention for ASD by mitigating its core and associated symptoms. While reviews on TMS treatment for ASD have been published, there has... Read more
The International Association for the Study of Pain has designated the third Monday of October each year as "World Pain Day." Neuropathic pain (NP) refers to pain caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory system. It is characterized by injury to the central or peripheral nervous system and is one of the most difficult... Read more
