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
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Sunday, May 6, 2007
Antidepressants stimulate new nerve cells in adult monkeys, may have implications for humans
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