2017 Volume 37 Issue 2 Pages 166-173
Non-invasive brain stimulation (NBS) is a technique using electrically and magnetically induced current to stimulate the cerebral cortex through the skull. This technique is attracting attention as new treatment methods in a wide range of fields include depression and stroke. Recently, this research field is expanding its application to higher brain dysfunction. To apply this technique, we have some challenges such as (ⅰ) Establishment of effective stimulation methods in various diseases and symptom of higher brain dysfunction, (ⅱ) Establishment of safety and effectiveness and (ⅲ) Establishment of effective cognitive rehabilitation combined with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for employment and social participation in patients with higher brain dysfunction. We introduce our past research and other studies using rTMS methods, and discusse the application of rTMS for higher brain dysfunction.
