Brain Stimulation Therapies for Clinicians: A Comprehensive Review

Written by renowned author Edmund S. Higgins, this extensively updated edition of Brain Stimulation Therapies for Clinicians provides clinicians and patients with a thorough understanding of the rapidly evolving field of electrical stimulation therapies.

The Growing List of Electrical Stimulation Therapies

This comprehensive resource covers the latest developments in a range of electrical stimulation therapies, including:

• Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
• Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
• Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
• Cortical stimulation (CS)
• Transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS)
• Low intensity focused ultrasound pulsation (LIFUP)
• Temporal interference stimulation (TI)

Through clear and concise explanations, this book helps readers navigate the complex “alphabet soup” of brain stimulation therapies, providing an in-depth analysis of each treatment modality.

A Foundational Understanding of Electricity and Physics

The book begins with a refresher on the fundamentals of electricity and neuroanatomy, ensuring readers have a solid grasp of the underlying science behind these treatment modalities. This knowledge is essential for understanding how electricity works within biological systems and for determining the right dose of brain stimulation.

This updated edition covers recent advances in treatment protocols, including:

• Focal electrically administered seizure therapy (FEAST)
• Magnetic seizure therapy (MST)
• Theta burst and recent approval for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Low intensity focused ultrasound pulsations (LIFUP) and temporally interfering (TI) electric fields, which have the potential to noninvasively stimulate focal locations deep in the brain without surgery or implantation of hardware

The book provides a thorough and authoritative review of the use of DBS for treatment-resistant Parkinson’s disease (PD), offering clinicians valuable insights into the viability and efficacy of treatment options for their PD patients.

Written in an engaging and accessible style, Brain Stimulation Therapies for Clinicians is a rigorous, evidence-based review of clinical data that focuses on what we know, what we don’t know, and the strength of the evidence. This indispensable resource is a must-have for clinicians and patients seeking in-depth knowledge of brain stimulation therapies.

With its unique blend of historical context, scientific foundation, and practical application, this book is an essential tool for anyone seeking to understand the rapidly evolving field of brain stimulation therapies.