Deep brain stimulation provides fast-acting and long-lasting relief of severe depression

Deep brain stimulation (DBS), where electrodes are used to deliver mild electric currents to targeted regions of the brain, is showing promise as a treatment for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and depression. A new study exploring the lattermost of these has returned "absolutely sensational" results, with the reduction of depressive symptoms being not only fast-acting, but in some cases long-lasting.

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Category: Medical

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• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Depression
• University of Freiburg

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