Medical Flash Ketamine
Ketamine has been in used as an anesthetic since the 1960’s. It was frequently used on the battlefields during Vietnam. Here in the 21 c a new use has been found. It can help patients feel a profound relief from major depressive disorder. Used as an antidepressant psychiatrists will administer Ketamine through an IV or a […]
TMS Thursday conventional depression
Suffering from conventional depression? Have you had other treatments that have bee unsuccessful in minimizing your symptoms? Are you reluctant to take medications and would prefer a drug free, safe fast. acting alternative? TMS is a solution. A magnetic pulse focuses on the limbic system structure. This system is thought to control emotional and behavioral patterns. By […]
Ketamine Medical Flash
Ketamine infusion and Esketamine are two forms delivery of Ketamine for the treatment-resistant depressed patient. One third of patients with MDD do not respond to the antidepressants that are available. Antidepressants generally take weeks or even months to achieve a meaningful effect. Ketamine is an old anesthetic agent. Recently it has been studied in itsuse for […]
Tuesday Tips
Tuesday Tips Walk, walk, walk! Walk for your health. Walk for a cause. This month many walks are being hosted by a variety of organizations. One national organization is Alzheimer. Walk to End Alzheimer’s disease is going on all over the state right now. It is a perfect way to support the organization and all […]
Medical Flash
Struggling with treatment resistant depression can leave you feeling sad each morning needing to cry. Depression makes you forget the little things you once enjoyed. Two types of delivery of Ketamine have the ability to help you with this. There is the infusion or the nasal spray Spravato. Both are highly effective in treatment for depression. Both […]
TMS Thursday
TMS Thursday Imagine a treatment to relieve depression that is non invasive, durable, fast acting, side effect free, no anesthesia or sedation.A magnetic pulse eases depression. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS uses a magnetic pulse to stimulate brain cells that stimulate brain cells that control mood. The short pulses of magnetic energy are focused at […]
TMS Thursday
Why TMS? TMS- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is covered by most major insurances including Medicare. It is FDA cleared since 2008. It is more effective than than medication. TMS is faster acting with durable benefits. It is non invasive, no systemic side effects and no negative impact on cognition. visit our website to learn more www.contemporarycarecenters.com or call for […]
Feeling Listless? – Tuesday Tip
Feeling listless? No energy to enjoy life or feel vital? The first question is are you leading a health lifestyle? Does your diet have enough fresh fruits and vegetables? Are you exercising every day? 20 minutes a day at the minimum is necessary for keeping the body healthy. Do you have trouble getting a good […]
The Clinical TMS Society Consensus Review and Treatment Recommendations for TMS Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder
A nationwide survey by AFSP and National Alliance
A nationwide survey by AFSP and National Alliance looks at the public perception of suicide. Findings show the top risk factors are depression 80%, feeling hopeless (74%), and being bullied (71%). Results also show that 94% of people believe that suicide is preventable. See the survey results here. http://afsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EDC_AFSP_Suicide-Survey_Final-Report_091018.pdf
