New treatment for severe depression with far fewer side effects

(University of New South Wales) Electroconvulsive therapy remains one of the most effective treatments for severe depression, but new UNSW research shows ultra-brief pulse stimulation is almost as effective as standard ECT, with far fewer cognitive side effects.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-07/uons-ntf071715.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 21, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

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