NEWS AND UPDATES

November 13, 2008
A Preliminary Study of fMRO-guided rTMS in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Read the journal article on Anxiety Disorder here

November 11, 2008
Magnetic Relief For Depression?
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November 10, 2008
A Case of fMRI-Guided rTMS Treatment of Coenesthetic Hallucinations
Read the article here

October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween from MindCare Centres!
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Halloween at MindCare Centres

October 26, 2008
Intervention Aims to Stop Migraines (Baltimore Sun)
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October 22, 2008
Can magnets help relieve Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? (Science & Technology)
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October 21, 2008
A New Approach to Treating Intractable Cases of Depression (Wall Street Journal)
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October 15, 2008
Magnet Treatment Awakens Car Crash Victim from Coma
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October 1, 2008
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry: rTMS Therapy for Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Auditory Hallucination Schizophrenia, Treatment Resistant Depression.
Read the articles here

September 19, 2008
NEW MindCare Alert feature now available from MindCare Centres.
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September 10, 2008
Efficacy of rTMS for Major Depression Improved by Coil Positioning and Patient Selection (CPA).
Read the article here

September 10, 2008
The Ottawa MindCare Centre is now located on the 6th floor at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre in Suite 6451. For more information please contact the Ottawa Centre locally at 613-569-7867 or toll-free at 1.888.726.7867.

August 12, 2008
NEW rTMS location now accepting referrals for the TORONTO rTMS Centre. Please contact the clinic directly at 647-344-rTMS [7867] with questions or for the referral process details.
Download the Toronto referral form here

July 22, 2008
MindCare Centre Vancouver is now hiring!
Please apply here

July 15, 2008
MindCare Centres July 2008 rTMS E-Newsletter
Read the rTMS e-newsletter here

July 10, 2008
New Tinnitus Therapy Treatment
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July 9, 2008
Magnet therapy useful for hard-to-treat depression
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July 7, 2008
UAMS Ringing in Ear Study Reported by: KNWA Staff
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July 3, 2008
Royal College of Psychiatrists: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(TMS) effective in treating severe depression
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July 1, 2008
Mental illness a crisis with no end in sight: expert
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June 26, 2008
Headache Specialists Convene in Boston For 50th Annual American Headache Society Meeting
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June 24, 2008
MindCare Centres rTMS E-Newsletter Archives now available.
Click here to access the latest issue: MindCare E-Newsletter.

June 18, 2008
New article: Development in Psychiatry
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June 04, 2008
The National: No longer music to their ears
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June 01, 2008
The Integrative Way: Medical magnets attract attention
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May 19, 2008
The torment of tinnitus
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May 17, 2008
A home remedy for migraine attacks
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May 15, 2008
Magnetic Minds: rTMS for Fatique and Memory Loss
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May 5, 2008
MindCare is now hiring to fill positions in its Ottawa location and upcoming Toronto clinic.
Click here to apply today!

April 28, 2008
Unexpected reduction in migraine and psychogenic headaches following rTMS treatment for major depression: a report of two cases.
Read the article here

April 16, 2008
There is Hope for People Suffering from Drug Resistant Depression - Ottawa citizen
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April 14, 2008
Upcoming Friday Lecture at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research
Iain Glass, President and CEO of NPTx MindCare Centres, will be presenting Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Psychiatry/Neurology at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research First Friday Lecture for medical professionals, researchers, staff, students and interns on MAY 2, 2008.

April 8, 2008
Autism symptoms less severe after treatment, says U of L research team
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April 2, 2008
Treatment-emergent mania in unipolar and bipolar depression: focus on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Read the article here

March 31, 2008
MindCare Centre is now on Facebook! Join the group today!
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March 6, 2008
Ottawa MindCare Centre, located within the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, demonstrates a success rate of 89% from patients treated in the first 4 months of operation!
Contact MindCare Ottawa Clinic
Patient testimonials

March 4, 2008
Treatment of Vascular Depression Using Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
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February 28, 2008
Deep brain stimulation can reverse memory loss due to sleep deprivation
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February 18, 2008
Brainsway magnetic anti-depressant passes test
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February 15, 2008
Seattleites find relief from chronic pain
Read the article here

February 15, 2008
Training Course in repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

MindCare Centers: North America’s Leader in the clinical delivery of rTMS Therapy is offering an extensive rTMS training course. It is being held at MindCare Centres’ Head Office in Vancouver, BC, Canada in the beginning of April 2008.

Download the brochure here

January 22, 2008
Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation A New Treatment Of Bulimia Nervosa?
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January 08, 2008
Ottawa MindCare Centre open house photos
See the photos here

December 28, 2007
Stimulating Muscles May Improve Musician’s Dystonia
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December 20, 2007
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective for Depression in Large Trial
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November 23, 2007
New Ottawa MindCare Centre featured on CBC Ottawa local news.
Link coming soon

November 12, 2007
New Ottawa MindCare Centre featured on CTV Ottawa local news
Link coming soon

November 29, 2007
Penn research shows transcranial magnetic stimulation effective in treating major depression
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November 27, 2007
A new clinic opens in Ottawa that offers alternative treatment for mental illness. It's mission: to ease the afflicted mind with an electromagnetic tapdance. A documentary by Kendal Egli
Watch the video clip here

November 26, 2007
Magnetic pulses to brain can treat depression
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November 22, 2007
rTMS repels severe depression
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November 18, 2007
rTMS added to usual treatment for older patients with depression
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November 13, 2007
Slow-Frequency rTMS Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain.
Read the article here

November 13, 2007
Effects of unilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of the motor cortex on chronic widespread pain in fibromyalgia.
Read the article here

November 12, 2007
Postpartum depression
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November 09, 2007
Clinic offers new treatment for depression: rTMS has skeptics, but Royal Ottawa doctor calls it a 'benign' alternative
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November 08, 2007
Mindcare Centre Ottawa Clinic is now Open!
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October 27, 2007
Mindcare Centres Pumpkin Carving Photos!
Mindcare Centres Pumpkin Carving Photo
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October 15, 2007
Mindcare Centres has opened a new Center in Ottawa! Contact us today to schedule appointments.
For clinic location and contact details click here

October 11, 2007
Metabolic alterations in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex after treatment with high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with unipolar major depression.
Read the article here

October 05, 2007
Researchers Testing New Electric Treatment for Migraines
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October 03, 2007
Which tinnitus patients benefit from transcranial magnetic stimulation?
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September 30, 2007
Treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in a double-blind, randomized controlled study.
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September 30, 2007
Safety of 6-Hz Primed Low-Frequency rTMS in Stroke.
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September 28, 2007
Uncovering Magic in Magnetic Brain Stimulation
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September 14, 2007
Effects of unilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of the motor cortex on chronic widespread pain in fibromyalgia.
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September 11, 2007
Result from World Health Survey: Depression, chronic diseases, and decrements in health
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August 27, 2007
Can holding magnets against your head end the agony of tinnitus?
Read the article here

July 06, 2007
Vancouver Sun Newspaper: Magnetic Stimulation May Ease Migraines
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June 28, 2007
MindCare Centres coverage at the 18th Annual Wellness Show in Vancouver, BC, March 2-5, 2007
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June 27, 2007
Update on rTMS as a Treatment for Symptoms of Autism
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June 27, 2007
Dopamine levels after repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of motor cortex in patients with Parkinson's disease: preliminary results
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May 28, 2007
Science & Technology: Magnetic Field Found to Stimulate Brain Cells
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May 24, 2007
UK News: rTMS Magnets May Help Alzheimer's Victims
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May 14, 2007
This Wacky Therapy Could Work: rTMS for Autism/Schizophrenia
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May 1, 2007
rTMS for a Good Night's Sleep.
Read the article here

April 4, 2007
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Muscle Contraction to Enhance Stroke Recovery: A Randomized Proof-of-Principle and Feasibility Investigation.
Read the journal here

April 2, 2007
rTMS Therapy for Medication-Resistant Schizophrenia: A Case Report of an 11-year-old Boy.
Read the case study here

March 22, 2007
Stimulation of primary motor cortex for intractable deafferentation pain.
Read the journal here.

March 07, 2007
Article on Canadian Health Magazine: Defeating Depression - fighting depression without drugs
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February 21, 2007
Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on chronic tinnitus. A randomised, cross over, double blind, placebo-controlled study.
Read the journal here.

February 12, 2007
Long-lasting effects of high frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in major depressed patients.
Read the journal here.

January 29, 2007
rTMS for the Treatment of Insomnia - Two Case Reports
Read the journal here.

January 21, 2007
Article on New Haven Register: Stopping The Voices
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January 19, 2007
Article on TIME magazine: How The Brain Rewires Itself
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December 21, 2006
Effect of daily repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on motor performance in Parkinson's disease.
Read the journal here.

June 22, 2006
Magnetic Device May Prevent Migraine - MSNBC Media Article
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June 12, 2006
CBC Radio Sudbury coverage of rTMS therapy. Listen to the broadcast here.

June 6, 2006
New article on The Wall Street Journal: Patients Seek Off-Label Depression Therapy. Read the article here.

June 1, 2006
Discussion of rTMS broadcasted on The Current, CBC radio One (May 29, 2006). Listen to the broadcast here

MindCare Centres in the Globe & Mail: New Hope for Treating and Beating Depression (May 23, 2006). Read the article here.

May 1, 2006
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