The use of non-invasive brain stimulation, ablation, and blockade of brain activity is becoming more common in the treatment of various brain syndromes, including depression. Neurosurgeons are developing less invasive methods for these treatments.
Non-invasive brain stimulation is being used to treat depression and other brain syndromes. Trials are underway to test its effectiveness in treating anorexia, without the need for invasive procedures.
A neurosurgeon discusses his thoughts on non-invasive brain stimulation and blockade techniques and emphasizes the challenge of truly minimally invasive procedures in the brain.