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Depression affects over 14 million American adults on any given year and advances in brain imaging techniques have demonstrated that depression is largely caused by nerve cell under-activity in the frontal region of the brain. TMS Therapy is an FDA-approved, non-invasive breakthrough for patients who have failed conventional treatments, psychotherapy,...

For more than 25 years, Medical Imaging Center of Southern California has been home to a talented group of board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, innovative imaging techniques, and state-of-the-art technology. Bradley A. Jabour, M.D. is the sole owner, CEO, and Chief of Radiology of the following businesses located in Santa Monica, CA:...

Smart Brain and Health has successfully treated hundreds of patients struggling with depression, anxiety and other psychiatric issues at Medical Imaging Center of Southern California in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Bradley A. Jabour has pioneered targeted Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment using patented Neuronavigation™. Below is a testimonial written by...

Q + A with Dr. Bradley Jabour – CEO/Chief of Radiology, Medical Imaging Center of Southern California Bradley A. Jabour, M.D. is an internationally recognized Neuroradiologist with more than 25 years of experience in academic and clinical practice. He completed his Fellowship in Neuroradiology at the UCLA Medical Center, where he...

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive, non-pharmacological alternative to other depression treatments, including electroconvulsive therapy. TMS treatment is the use of a large electromagnetic coil applied to the forehead to stimulate nerve cell activity and treat symptoms such as depression, Tourette’s Syndrome, OCD, and many other psychiatric disorders while electroconvulsive...

OCD and Compulsions: Are they related?  For many years, people studying Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) pondered the question of whether an individual can suffer from Obsessions alone, without experiencing any Compulsions.  This would be referred to as “Pure O.”  Though this is possible, it is a rarity.  Compulsions include ritualistic and...

The general consensus in the medical industry is that depression is caused by an imbalance of a neurotransmitter in the brain called serotonin. This would make it seem like you would be rid of depression if there were to be an influx of serotonin, but there is no scientific evidence that drug therapy...

There are a lot of signs interrelated with Bipolar Disorder.  Often, it is difficult to tell if one is Bipolar because the symptoms may seem isolated.  Two of the main things that a Bipolar individual experiences are episodes of Mania and Depression.  This is why the disorder is often referred to...