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Deep Brain Stimulation as Depression Treatment

Posted by samzenpus on from the there's-something-wrong-with-my-brain dept.

Neopallium writes "Medtronic, today announced its intentions to pursue a major clinical trial of the company's deep brain stimulation (DBS) technology in the treatment of severe and intractable depression, a disabling form of the psychiatric disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. "While not a cure, DBS has allowed these patients to return to much more functional and happy lives," said Dr. Rezai, who represented an international working group of physicians that has been studying the application of DBS therapy in the treatment of intractable depression and OCD in collaboration with Medtronic."

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  1. Slashdot Account by JonathanR · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Isn't this just a subsidised Slashdot account?

  2. OT: regarding your sig by Ohreally_factor · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    THERE IS NOTHING PERMANENT EXCEPT CHANGE- HERACLITUS,6TH CENTURY B.C

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    It's not offtopic, dumbass. It's orthogonal.
    1. Re:OT: regarding your sig by d'alz · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Know the meaning of 'For Impactful Effect'. (Did'nt think so...You need to update yourself in the English language.)

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      There is nothing permanent except 'Change'- HERACLITUS,6TH CENTURY B.C