Different Cures And Treatments For Depression
The neurologist who has pioneered using implantable electrodes to ease treatment-resistant depression is seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment. Dr. Helen Mayberg’s treatment—known as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)—involves drilling two small holes in the skull and inserting battery-powered electrodes into the brain. These electrodes then deliver mild electrical currents into a specific area of the brain known as Area 25, a neurological area...
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