A New Jersey neurologist, Dr. Jonathan Fellus serves as the chief medical officer of Advanced NeuroCare, LLC, in Morristown. At Advanced NeuroCare, Dr. Jonathan Fellus and his team not only offer evaluation of conditions, but also treatments such as neuromodulation, one type of which is known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
A non-invasive brain stimulation treatment, tDCS stimulates specific parts of the brain using a direct electrical current. This low-intensity current flows constantly between the brain and two electrodes placed over the head. Depending on the location of the electrodes, tDCS affects different areas of the brain. There are also two types of stimulation that achieve different results. Anodal stimulation promotes neuronal activity, while cathodal stimulation reduces this activity.
Research into tDCS has demonstrated cognitive improvement in certain patients. It is a valuable tool in treating many neuropsychiatric conditions, including Parkinson’s disease and depression. A low-tech but effective stimulation option, tDCS is painless and safe. The equipment necessary for the procedure is also portable, so it is easily administered to patients, regardless of location. Still, the stimulation technique is considered experimental and there remains some disagreement between studies regarding its efficacy for certain conditions.
A non-invasive brain stimulation treatment, tDCS stimulates specific parts of the brain using a direct electrical current. This low-intensity current flows constantly between the brain and two electrodes placed over the head. Depending on the location of the electrodes, tDCS affects different areas of the brain. There are also two types of stimulation that achieve different results. Anodal stimulation promotes neuronal activity, while cathodal stimulation reduces this activity.
Research into tDCS has demonstrated cognitive improvement in certain patients. It is a valuable tool in treating many neuropsychiatric conditions, including Parkinson’s disease and depression. A low-tech but effective stimulation option, tDCS is painless and safe. The equipment necessary for the procedure is also portable, so it is easily administered to patients, regardless of location. Still, the stimulation technique is considered experimental and there remains some disagreement between studies regarding its efficacy for certain conditions.
