AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Christina Ed and Maggie, fourth-year osteopathic medical students at PNWU, conducted a study to assess the efficacy of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating treatment-resistant depression and anxiety across age groups. Their retrospective analysis of 288 patients found significant symptom improvements post-TMS, with response rates of 74% for depression and 54% for anxiety. Results showed higher efficacy in adults and geriatrics compared to pediatrics. TMS demonstrated potential as a viable alternative or adjunct to pharmacotherapy, especially considering the side effects observed in traditional treatments. Limitations include small sample sizes and lack of sham comparison groups. Future research should address barriers to TMS accessibility.

Keywords

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

treatment-resistant depression

anxiety

efficacy study

PNWU