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Deep Brain Stimulation as Depression Treatment
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."
That sounds kinda kinky.
"I use a Mac because I'm just better than you are."
Isn't this just a subsidised Slashdot account?
Come on, this is a blatant ad. How can you miss it? Here, if you're going to make a habit of it, plug my stuff. It's a lot more interesting.
I did the quiz with 8 of 8 the first time:
YOU GOT 8 OF 8 QUESTIONS CORRECT
Rating: Safety Guru
You laugh in the face of spyware and adware. Your practically clairvoyant knowledge of the Web allows you to distinguish between safe sites and those that pose potential danger. (We suspect that you may also know which soda machines might steal your money before you drop a quarter.) Our hats off to you.
Now we step into the propaganda:
Remember that even one misstep can put your PC at risk, so SiteAdvisor's free software can help you always stay safe and in control online.
On the right side of my "you got 8 of 8 correct" note, there was another note saying:
Even the savviest expert can use a little help sometimes.
Download the free SiteAdvisor plug-in today and be warned of spyware attacks, online scams, and sites that spam you as you search and browse the Web.
Download SiteAdvisor for Firefox
Would you prefer IE or a different browser?
So basically you can't really win this quiz, even if you get everything right, you're being brainwashed that "one misstep and you're out". What this is, is one elaborate PR campaign of SiteAdvisor, and not a test in the least.
Not to suspect any bias on my side, I actually have SiteAdvisor installed on Firefox here (my default browser) for the last 5-6 months and it's not bad, but this is really low of McAffee, are they so desparate?
By the way, how I guessed the questions right (if someone cares...):
***SPOILER WARNING***
- I know eMule has no adware, I know Kazaa has adware
- A nice design doesn't mean free of spyware, but often spyware sites lack a lot of relevant and meaningful information about what is offered (exception: really high grade ones, like Kazaa)
- If a site offers all sorts of free downloads, like DVD burning, games, screensavers, you gotta be suspicious, a specialized site with a community section and apparently done by people who are involved in the matter being presented (rather than just list downloads) is less suspicious
- If a site offers no forums, contact info, feedback etc., you gotta be suspicious
- If a site tries to sell a product it's less likely they'll actually turn you off by installing adware in the trial version, but that alone can't be enough, so look for a community section with forums etc.
THERE IS NOTHING PERMANENT EXCEPT CHANGE- HERACLITUS,6TH CENTURY B.C
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Seven sixteenths of one inch - Maddox, 2003 A.D.
It's not offtopic, dumbass. It's orthogonal.