In rodents ECT stimulates nerve growth. The suggestion is that this growth of new nerve cells is necessary for recovery from depression. These brain changes were not a response to tissue damage due to the electroconvulsive therapy.
Antidepressants stimulate new nerve cells in adult monkeys, may have implications for humans
Antidepressants stimulate new nerve cells in adult monkeys, may have implications for humans
Antidepressants stimulate new nerve cells in adult monkeys, may have implications for humans
Antidepressants stimulate new nerve cells in adult monkeys, may have implications for humans
Antidepressants stimulate new nerve cells in adult monkeys, may have implications for humans
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Antidepressants stimulate new nerve cells in adult monkeys, may have implications for humans
Posted by Dr. Shock at 8:56 PM
Labels: animal model, antidepressants, depression, depressive disorder, ect, electroshock, rodents
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