Deep Brain Stimulation to Brain Area Linked to Reward and Motivation Is Potential Therapy for Depression - Neuroscience News

Deep brain stimulation applied to a small brain area associated with reward and motivation resulted in metabolic brain changes over 12 months post-implantation and alleviated some symptoms of depression for those with treatment-resistant depression.

Summary: Deep brain stimulation applied to a small brain area associated with reward and motivation resulted in metabolic brain changes over 12 months post-implantation and alleviated some symptoms o… [+5266 chars]

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