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| MAY/JUNE 2015 |
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ON THE COVER
FEATURE
CENTERPOINTE HOSPITAL OFFERS TMS THERAPY:
A NEW HOPE FOR PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH DEPRESSION 5
For patients who have unsuccessfully battled depression, CenterPointe Hospital offers
a noninvasive, advanced technology that may provide relief.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
NEUROLOGY
BLOOD TEST COULD IMPROVE DIAGNOSIS OF DEPRESSION 6
A newly developed blood test could add a high degree of objectivity to diagnosis of
depression among adults and create opportunities for psychiatrists to craft more
individualized and effective treatment plans.
BIPOLAR SPEECH PATTERNS: A DIFFERENT KIND OF SUBTEXT 8
Smartphone apps that track speech patterns may soon help healthcare providers know
when a patient is entering a manic or depressive episode.
THAT'S NEWS 9
A roundup of news about neurology
DEPARTMENTS
FINANCE 10
MEDBEAT 11
CDC NEWS 12
LUXURY HOMES 14
