Hope for depression sufferers as new treatment cures illness by inserting electrodes into patients’ BRAINS

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2129983/New-hope-depression-sufferers-new-treatments-cures-illness-inserting-electrodes-patients-brains.html By Hugo Gye PUBLISHED: 23:20 EST, 14 April 2012 | UPDATED: 23:40 EST, 14 April 2012 A breakthrough treatment promises to transform the lives of depression sufferers by probing their brains with electrodes. The drastic therapy is intended for those who have tried medication but seen no improvement in their condition. And after positive […]

A cure for depression? Brain pacemaker puts 58% of patients into remission

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2081617/Depression-Brain-pacemaker-finally-relief-long-suffering-depressives.html After two years 92% of patients tested had responded to the treatment By Claire Bates Last updated at 12:37 PM on 3rd January 2012 People suffering from depression and bipolar disorder who don’t respond to drugs and therapy could finally find relief from their symptoms thanks to a brain pacemaker. The medical device is […]