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ChrisClark
on April 7, 2020
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A new form of brain stimulation relieved severe de...
This is very similar to electro shock treatment. Causing localised seizures.
I don't really think this should be the first thing to try.
trts
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The
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of ECT is to cause a seizure. The point of TMS is to achieve the same effect without causing a seizure, though there is some risk of that.
whatshisface
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It certainly sounds dangerous, but we really ought to wait for the phase 1 trial before proclaiming that it's dangerous for sure.
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I don't really think this should be the first thing to try.