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A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon offer hope to others

  • Deep brain stimulation shows promise for treating depression in millions of Americans, with the FDA expediting Abbott Laboratories' review for DBS use.
  • DBS treatment involves targeted electrical impulses mimicking brain pacemakers, aiding in emotional circuitry relief for depression patients.
  • Recent research tracks progress in DBS patients' recovery through unique brain patterns, aiming to distinguish between typical mood fluctuations and potential depression relapses.
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The Billings GazetteThe Billings Gazette
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A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon offer hope to others

Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. Doctors compare it to a pacemaker for the brain.

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The Globe & MailThe Globe & Mail

How a 'pacemaker for the brain' helped a woman with crippling depression

Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. It involves implanting electrodes in the brain which are attached to a device placed under the skin in the chest. Content warning: This video contains mentions of suicide and discussion about depression.

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El PaisEl Pais

A brain pacemaker helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon be available to more people

Emily Hollenbeck lived with a deep, recurring depression she likened to a black hole, where gravity felt so strong and her limbs so heavy she could barely move. She knew the illness could kill her. Both of her parents had taken their lives.Seguir leyendo

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Toronto SunToronto Sun

A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon offer hope to others

NEW YORK — Emily Hollenbeck lived with a deep, recurring depression she likened to a black hole, where gravity felt so strong and her limbs so heavy she could barely move. She knew the illness could kill her. Both of her parents had taken their lives.

·Toronto, Canada
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India TodayIndia Today

Pacemaker that connects to brain offers hope of treating depression. Here's how

This innovative approach has garnered attention due to its promising results in recent research, despite previous setbacks in large studies.

·India
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National PostNational Post

A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon offer hope to others

NEW YORK (AP) -- Emily Hollenbeck lived with a recurring depression she likened to a black hole, where gravity felt so strong and her limbs so heavy she could barely move. She knew the illness could kill her. Both her parents had taken their lives.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
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