The Positive Effect of Long-Term Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy for Mild Cognitive Impairment: Three Case Studies
by
Florence Durand
,
Noomane Bouaziz
,
Sonia Braha-Zeitoun
,
Clémence Isaac
,
Palmyre Schenin-King Andrian
and
Dominique Januel
Florence Durand
,
Noomane Bouaziz
,
Sonia Braha-Zeitoun
,
Clémence Isaac
,
Palmyre Schenin-King Andrian
and
Dominique Januel
Abstract
Background: Mild Cognitive Impairment [MCI] is a transition stage between normal aging and dementia. It seems to be useful to treat MCI before the onset of early dementia, though no pharmacological treatment is recommended [1]. These case studies aimed to assess the efficacy of long-term repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation [rTMS] treatment on cognition, and clinical changes, in elderly MCI patients.
Methods: Three patients with MCI were treated by rTMS with different parameters of stim [...]