Electroshock Therapy Uses

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In praise of 'electroshock' - The Globe and Mail

theglobeandmail.com — “The treatment is regularly administered – and still hugely controversial. But patients with severe depression swear by ECTView full resource at theglobeandmail.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 15, 2009 at 3:31 pm By:

nursekama K. Kalia Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse

Mental health, particularly use of electroconvulsive therapy, in the movies http://bit.ly/AEQXj & a + personal account: http://bit.ly/3gKmzY

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FDA To Review Safety Of Electroshock Devices

medicalnewstoday.com — “Despite ongoing controversy, there has never been a large-scale, prospective study of the cognitive effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Dr. Harold Sackeim, et al, 2007. TView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on January 25, 2011 at 12:35 pm By:

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FDA To Review Safety Of Electroshock Devices: "Despite ongoing controversy, there has never been a la... http://mnt.to/f/3QpQ #MedDevice

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TED: Sherwin Nuland on electroshock therapy « The Mindful Tortoise

mindfultortoise.com — “TED: Sherwin Nuland on electroshock therapy « The Mindful TortoiseView full resource at mindfultortoise.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2010 at 4:10 pm By:

pplesaycrazy John Cadigan Patient Expert

I've also seen many recover w/ECT RT @outofshell: Dr who overcame "incurable" mental illness w/ electroshock: http://bit.ly/botyrf

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Sherwin Nuland on electroshock therapy | Video on TED.com

ted.com — “TED Talks Surgeon and author Sherwin Nuland discusses the development of electroshock therapy as a cure for severe, life-threatening depression -- including his own. It’s a moving and heartfelt talk about relief, redemption and second chances.View full resource at ted.com

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Most Recently Shared on July 15, 2009 at 7:14 pm By:

eubankse Emily Eubanks Medical Student

From @tedtalks this man tells a great story of his own life and recovering from depression. http://tr.im/sv3j Medicine can do great things!

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TED Blog | A history of electroshock therapy: Sherwin Nuland on TED.com

blog.ted.com — “TED is a small nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading -- through TED.com, our annual conferences, the annual TED Prize and local TEDx events.View full resource at blog.ted.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 6, 2010 at 6:23 pm By:

sarasteinmd Sara Stein MD Physician, Doctor, and Psychiatrist

#Obesity #Depression Advice from the master: Dr. Sherwin Nuland, surgeon, author, patient discusses how he managed... http://fb.me/LQ8cxOQj

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F.D.A. Is Studying the Risk of Electroshock Devices - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “A federal study renews the debate over electroshock therapy, which is used to treat 100,000 Americans for depression and other illnesses. (Source: NYT Health)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Most Recently Shared on January 24, 2011 at 2:47 am By:

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F.D.A. Is Studying the Risk of Electroshock Devices: A federal study renews the debate over electroshock therapy, ... http://bit.ly/fLPWCh

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F.D.A. Is Studying the Risk of Electroshock Devices - NYTimes.com

nytimes.com — “A federal study renews the debate over electroshock therapy, which is used to treat 100,000 Americans for depression and other illnesses.View full resource at nytimes.com

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Electroshock Therapy for Depression: Worth the Risk? - The Depression Support Blog - Everyday Health Blogs

everydayhealth.com — “Each year, about 100,000 Americans undergo electroconvulsive therapy, also known as electroshock, to.View full resource at everydayhealth.com

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A new #depression drug with fewer sexual side effects? Read about it in today's Depression Support blog http://ow.ly/3JoAN

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Taser Guns: the neurology of an electroshock weapon - Brain Health - Everyday Health Blogs

everydayhealth.com — “Inspired by the fiction character Tom Swift, TASERs (an acronym for Thomas A Swift Electric Rifle), an.View full resource at everydayhealth.com

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@kinggayle Not sure. But there are health risks in using TASERs, as a neurologist points out in this blog... http://ht.ly/1HfkH

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FDA May Ease Up on Electroshock Devices - MSN Health - Depression

health.msn.com — “Thursday meeting could pave way for wider use in depression treatmentView full resource at health.msn.com

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Most Recently Shared on January 27, 2011 at 5:29 pm By:

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FDA May Ease Up on Electroshock Devices: http://on-msn.com/frtzw1

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Carrie Fisher Talks Losing Weight, Electroshock Therapy | NewsOK.com

newsok.com — “It's no secret that Carrie Fisher has had her struggles in life. She has always publicly discussed her problems with drugs, bipolar disorder, an addiction to prescription medication, and recently, her weight struggles. Her recent talk with ET is no different, where she openly talks about everything from what the catalyst was that finally drove her to seek help for getting her weight under control, to the controversial electroconvulsive therapy she still receives to this day.View full resource at newsok.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 26, 2011 at 10:23 pm By:

PeterBrownPsy Peter H Brown Doctor and Psychologist

Carrie Fisher Talks Losing Weight, Electroshock Therapy http://bit.ly/jrpLyH #bipolar

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Hands on experience on video about electroshock therapy | Dr Shock MD PhD

shockmd.com — “Watch If You Forget @ Yahoo! Video A young woman and her mother on this video about ECT. Very impressive story about having ECT, side-effects and how sheView full resource at shockmd.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2009 at 6:12 am By:

DrShock Walter van den Broek Psychiatrist, Physician, and Doctor

New blog post: Hands on experience on video about electroshock therapy http://tinyurl.com/aftwbh

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How to Treat Depression -- Neurofeedback Or Electro-Shock Therapy? | Orange County Neurofeedback

ocneurofeedback.com — “Up to three percent of those who are clinically depressed will die by suicide this year. Among young people, the suicide rate has increased significantly inView full resource at ocneurofeedback.com

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Most Recently Shared on January 22, 2011 at 3:08 pm By:

DrClarity Dr. Clare Albright Psychologist, PsyD, and Doctor

How to Treat Depression – Neurofeedback Or Electro-Shock Therapy? http://ocneurofeedback.com/?p=203 Orange County Neurofeedback

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Shocking Waves at the Museum: The Bini–Cerletti Electro-shock Apparatus

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov — “Shocking Waves at the Museum: The Bini–Cerletti Electro-shock ApparatusView full resource at ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Most Recently Shared on August 3, 2011 at 4:00 am By:

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The 1938 Bini–Cerletti Electro-shock Apparatus - Electroconvulsive therapy for severe depression tx http://ht.ly/5Tw9a

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FDA May Ease Up on Electroshock Devices --Doctors Lounge

doctorslounge.com — “FDA May Ease Up on Electroshock Devices --Doctors LoungeView full resource at doctorslounge.com

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Most Recently Shared on January 27, 2011 at 8:24 pm By:

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FDA May Ease Up on Electroshock Devices: Thursday meeting could pave way for wider use in depression treatment http://bit.ly/hyY8e8

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