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There have been several clinical trials in which single low dosage (0.5mg/kg) of intravenous Ketamine (IV) is used. As per the results, ketamine successfully yielded almost 70% response rate in individuals suffering from treatment-resistant depression. The variable duration of effectiveness seems to be related to different factors such as gender, age, depression duration, and comorbidities.

So how does Ketamine IV infusion work?

Ketamine is a receptor agonist, ionotropic glutamatergic N-methyl-d-aspartate – NMDA that has been used for anesthesia. But it is also prescribed (off-label) for the treatment of chronic pain. Ketamine set

There are several therapies to treat chronic depression, but unlike TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) not all of them are effective. While some of these therapies involve serious risks such as memory loss, others are either invasive or not covered by insurance providers.

However, a good depression treatment comprises of various factors. All of these factors make this treatment a lot more safe and one of the best options to go for.

For your better understanding, a good depression treatment constitute of following elements.

The treatment is safe as well as effective. There is

Contrary to popular belief, ketamine infusion therapy for treatment-resistant depression is not a magic pill. It cannot bring sudden happiness or cure all chronic depression. In fact, this cannot be true in terms of any therapy or especially antidepressant medications.

Typically, Ketamine infusion works in a different and subtle way. This therapy offers promising results in majority of cases. Most patients who opt for this treatment, report an improvement in their behavior and mood, and some notice improvement in terms of their overall functionality.

If you opt for ketamine infusion therapy, here

Adults who suffer from chronic depression and don’t get better even after an anti-depressant treatment, look for alternative methods of treatment.

Two of these popular alternatives are ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) and Ketamine. During ECT, the patients receive a medicine which makes them fall asleep. Then a small amount of current is passed through their brain that causes a seizure. This seizure leads to some chemical changes that aid in relieving depression.

However, during ketamine therapy, ketamine is injected in small doses. The patients remain alert throughout the treatment.

While both of these procedures

A patient who suffers from chronic depression, and is no more responsive to anti-depressants, can stimulate their affected brain area through the process of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

TMS is a non-invasive treatment that uses electromagnetic fields, like an MRI machine, and stimulates the brain area which is affected due to prolonged depression. The treatment does not require the patient to get admitted to the hospital or stay overnight.

However, following are some of the most frequently asked questions about TMS that will help you in understanding the treatment even better.

Is TMS like

New Treatments for Managing Depression

Major Depressive Disorder is the second leading cause of disability in the United States and the cause of 40,000 suicides annually. Cutting-edge doctors at Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City are working to change those statistics.

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) are both cranial procedures that are used to treat mood disorders or mental illness.

ECT is a procedure that uses electric current and is majorly managed in a hospital setting. The therapy involves several side effects and some of them can be as serious as memory loss. On the other hand, TMS is basically a non-invasive therapy. The procedure is commonly administered at a doctor’s office or any out-patient setting. The procedure involves no side effects.

What these therapies involve?

ECT: The therapy involves a

The major and first depressive episode of every adult, suffering from chronic depression, starts at their adolescence.

As we recommend Ketamine therapy to adults to treat treatment-resistant depression, we fail to consider the response of teenagers towards this therapy. Just like adults, teenagers also don’t respond to anti-depressants adequately.

An underdiagnosed Epidemic – Teen Depression

Since we consider teenagers as sullen and moody (naturally), the depression during teenage goes undiagnosed.

This lackadaisical behavior towards depressed teenagers is incredibly harmful. This is because an undertreated and undiagnosed depression among teenagers can lead to more tragic

Neurotechnology is a great source to engage macro and micro structural brain networks. This helps in mitigating the manifestations of several psychiatrist and neurological disorders, and it improves also motor activity and alters cognition.

For instance, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) are now being employed to treat chronic depression, tremors, Parkinson’s disease, or/and chronic pain. Moreover, they are also being considered to enhance cognitive functions.

Is it Safe to Undergo TMS therapy?

The treatment of chronic pain through TMS is a highly safe procedure and it is also easy

You must have heard a lot about ketamine infusions. The methodology or procedure has been around for quite a long time but now this treatment is gaining more popularity than before.

The treatment is generally referred as the miracle pain reliever. The procedure involves the delivery of ketamine through intravenous infusions which aid in saving the lives of many. Researchers and reputed medical physicians now call this treatment the ‘next big thing’ for its effectiveness in treating various mental disorders.

Here are some interesting facts about ketamine therapy.

Fact #1

Ketamine has been around