The RECOVER Trial of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Markedly Treatment-Resistant Depression: Critical Findings, Lessons Learned, Future Directions
> >Register Now << Speaker: Scott T. Aaronson, MD The RECOVER study is a large randomized sham controlled study of vagus nerve stimulation in markedly treatment resistant depression involving 1000 participants. The first papers for the unipolar cohort have been published and submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for re-consideration for coverage. This […]
First Principles of TMS Induced Synaptic Plasticity and Potential Impact on Clinical Outcomes
> >Register Now << Speaker: Alex McGirr, MD, PhD, FRCPC Transcranial magnetic stimulation is delivered in patterns of pulses that are informed by pre-clinical electrophysiology to induce changes at the level of the synapse. Our delivery of this treatment is agnostic to two major confounds that influence the ability of synaptic weights to change in […]
Single-Day Regimens for TMS: Recent Progress and Open Questions *Free Session*
Kick off the year with complimentary Grand Rounds! > >Register Now << Speaker: Jonathan Downar, MD, PhD, FRCPC Improving access to TMS is a priority for practitioners and patients alike. Multi-day treatment protocols pose a significant logistical barrier to access for many patients, especially those in remote areas. Recently, proof-of-concept studies have begun to investigate […]