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  • Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
  • Volume 23(3); 2016
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Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry 2016;23(3):89-101. Published online: Mar, 1, 2016

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Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Cognitive Function

  • Sang Min Lee, BS1,2; and Jeong-Ho Chae, MD1,2,3;
    1;Department of Biomedical & Health Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 2;Institute of Biomedical Industry, Catholic Medical Center, Seoul, 3;Department of Psychiatry, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Abstract

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a safe, noninvasive and useful technique for exploring brain function. Especially, for the study of cognition, the technique can modulate a cognitive performance if the targeted area is engaged, because TMS has an effect on cortical network. The effect of TMS can vary depending on the frequency, intensity, and timing of stimulation. In this paper, we review the studies with TMS targeting various regions for evaluation of cognitive function. Cognitive functions, such as attention, working memory, semantic decision, discrimination and social cognition can be improved or deteriorated according to TMS stimulation protocols. Furthermore, potential therapeutic applications of TMS, including therapy in a variety of illness and research into cortical localization, are discussed.

Keywords Transcranial magnetic stimulation;Cognition.