O que é estimulação magnética transcraniana? What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?

The transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a technique capable of inducing noninvasively electrical currents in cortical regions. It has great potential both as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool in neu- ropsychiatric disorders such as depression and schizophrenia, and neurological, as Parkinson's disease, chronic pain and epilepsy. This article briefly discusses the EMT: fundamentals, types, applications, adverse effects, and safety measures.