Transcranial direct-current stimulation
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transcranial-direct-current-stimulation-190-3405549
title:
Transcranial direct-current stimulation
text:
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a form of neuromodulation that uses constant, low direct current delivered via electrodes on the head. It was originally developed to help patients with brain injuries or neuropsychiatric conditions such as major depressive disorder. It can be contrasted with cranial electrotherapy stimulation, which generally uses alternating current the same way, as well as transcranial magnetic stimulation. Research shows increasing evidence for tDCS as a trea
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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Technique of brain electric stimulation therapy
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcranial_direct-current_stimulation
date created:
2006-05-04T06:46:35Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T17:22:24Z
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13
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