"The Dr. Oz Show" Introduces TMS, a New Treatment for Depression
March 15 2012 - 11:08AM
Marketwired
On March 14, 2012, nationally-known Dr. Mehmet Oz introduced the
audience of "The Dr. Oz Show" to transcranial magnetic stimulation
(TMS,) an innovative treatment for depression that is non-invasive
and drug-free. Dr. Oz discussed TMS in an episode about exciting
new treatments for chronic pain, depression and weight conditions.
"I believe this could be an effective treatment," said Dr. Oz. "Why
is every psychiatrist in the country not thinking about this for
their patients?"
TMS is available in the Los Angeles area at The West Coast TMS
Institute, founded and directed by psychiatrist Kira Stein, MD. Dr.
Stein uses the NeuroStar® Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Therapy system, demonstrated on "The Dr. Oz Show," which offers
state-of-the-art TMS treatment for depression. The U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) approved NeuroStar® TMS in 2008 for the
treatment of major depressive disorder in adult patients who have
failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from one prior
antidepressant medication.
Several medical societies, including the American Psychiatric
Association and the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatment
have listed TMS therapy in their guidelines for the management of
clinical depression that is unresponsive to other treatment.
"Depression, the most common mental disorder in the United
States, is a debilitating disease that affects a rapidly-growing
number of people. Unfortunately, many people do not achieve
sufficient relief with antidepressant medications or suffer
systemic side-effects from them" says Dr. Kira Stein. "Transcranial
magnetic stimulation is a breakthrough technology that offers a
safe, effective and proven alternative treatment to those who
suffer from depression. Due to our individualized approach to TMS,
about 80% of our patients respond positively, which is a better
success rate than that of patients treated with medications
alone."
TMS is available by medical prescription only and is delivered
under the supervision of Dr. Stein. The outpatient procedure takes
less than an hour and is typically administered in the institute's
office for five days a week for four to six weeks. "We offer a
calm, relaxing environment for patients, who can remain awake
during the procedure, listening to the sound of the ocean or
watching television," says Dr. Stein. "When the procedure is over,
patients can drive and pursue normal daily activities."
ABOUT DR. KIRA STEIN AND THE WEST COAST TMS INSTITUTE
Dr. Kira Stein is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive
experience in the treatment of psychiatric conditions using
medication and non-medication approaches. Dr. Stein started the
West Coast TMS Institute to help people who suffer from
treatment-resistant depression or who cannot tolerate drug-related
side effects. Dr. Stein is certified by Neuronetics in the clinical
application of TMS therapy, and has completed intensive coursework
on TMS at Harvard Medical School's Berenson-Allen Center for
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation.
Dr. Stein graduated from the University of Rochester School of
Medicine. She trained at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and
was Chief Resident at the UCLA Anxiety Disorders Program from
2000-2001. Dr. Stein has been elected by her peers for inclusion in
the Best Doctors in America® database from 2003 to 2012.
The West Coast TMS Institute offers TMS treatment in Los Angeles
at its Sherman Oaks clinic. For more information, please call (818)
855-1694 or visit www.westcoastTMSinstitute.com/landing/OzShow.
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