A review of transcranial magnetic stimulation and Alzheimer's disease

TL;DR

This review discusses the development and application of transcranial magnetic stimulation, especially repetitive TMS, in managing Alzheimer's disease by modulating cortical plasticity over the past four decades.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of TMS techniques and their potential therapeutic role in Alzheimer's disease, highlighting recent advancements and research directions.

Findings

TMS has been increasingly studied for Alzheimer's treatment.

Repetitive TMS can modulate cortical plasticity relevant to Alzheimer's.

The technique shows promise but requires further research for clinical application.

Abstract

Since four decades ago, that the transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technique was introduced, the increasing attention of neuroscience researchers and medical engineers has been focused on the development of this technique and its use to manage the treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's disease. The ability of TMS, specifically a substantial type known as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in changing the plasticity of the cortex, has been the most important feature that has created the hopes of controlling Alzheimer's disease with this technique more than ever.