Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke depression: An overview of systematic reviews

Article Food Science & Technology

Daily mocha coffee intake and psycho-cognitive status in non-demented non-smokers subjects with subcortical ischaemic vascular disease

Francesco Fisicaro et al.

Summary: Coffee intake is associated with improved cognition and mood in individuals with mild vascular cognitive impairment (mVCI). Smokers were excluded from the study. Higher coffee consumption is correlated with better cognitive status.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION (2022)

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Effects of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Combined With Antidepressants in Patients With Poststroke Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jiabin Liang et al.

Summary: The randomized controlled trial on the combination of noninvasive brain stimulation and antidepressants for poststroke depression suggests that low-frequency repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with antidepressants may be more effective than antidepressants alone, without significant adverse effects.

FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY (2022)

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Non-invasive brain stimulation and neuroenhancement

Andrea Antal et al.

Summary: Attempts to enhance human memory and learning ability through brain stimulation methods have gained attention. The effectiveness of these methods, such as transcranial magnetic and electric stimulation, varies and depends on factors like equipment, operator skill, and parameters. Safety is ensured when following established protocols, but devices and protocols outside of these parameters cannot claim to be safe. Marketing of brain stimulation devices should adhere to ethical standards and not mislead users.

CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY PRACTICE (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation as Treatment of Poststroke Depression A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yiting Shen et al.

Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis and found that rTMS and tDCS are effective and safe treatments for poststroke depression (PSD). More large-scale studies are needed to explore the effects of rTMS with different frequencies and tDCS on PSD.

NEUROLOGIST (2022)

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Safety and recommendations for TMS use in healthy subjects and patient populations, with updates on training, ethical and regulatory issues: Expert Guidelines

Simone Rossi et al.

Summary: This article is based on a consensus conference held in Siena, Italy in October 2018, aiming to update safety guidelines for the application of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). New emerging issues discussed include safety concerns with recently developed stimulation devices, novel scenarios of TMS applications, and ethical considerations regarding neuroenhancement.

CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY (2021)

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Diagnostic contribution and therapeutic perspectives of transcranial magnetic stimulation in dementia

Vincenzo Di Lazzaro et al.

Summary: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a powerful tool for assessing cortical properties such as excitability, plasticity, and connectivity in humans. TMS has been applied in dementia patients to identify potential markers of pathophysiology and predictors of cognitive decline. Combining multiple TMS measures and neurophysiological indices can support clinical diagnosis and predict disease progression. Repetitive TMS has shown promise as a therapeutic intervention for improving cognition in AD patients, especially at mild stages of the disease. Additional brain imaging and electrophysiological tools are needed to optimize TMS treatment protocols for individual patients with dementia.

CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Nutrition & Dietetics

Moderate Mocha Coffee Consumption Is Associated with Higher Cognitive and Mood Status in a Non-Demented Elderly Population with Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Disease

Francesco Fisicaro et al.

Summary: Research suggests that intake of mocha coffee is associated with cognitive and mood performance, with higher scores in MMSE, HDRS, and Stroop T with increasing intake. Moderate consumers showed similar performance to heavy drinkers, and daily consumption of mocha coffee is linked to improved cognitive and mood status, even in moderate amounts.

NUTRIENTS (2021)

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Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

D. Shao et al.

Summary: The meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in patients with post-stroke depression (PSD), showing significant improvement in depression symptoms and remission rate with rTMS treatment compared to control condition. However, no significant difference was found in cognitive function recovery between the two groups. Further clinical studies with larger sample sizes and clearer subgroup definitions are needed for confirmation.

BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (2021)

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