Quick recovery of orientation after magnetic seizure therapy for major depressive disorder.

BACKGROUND: Magnetic seizure therapy, in which seizures are elicited with a high-frequency magnetic field, is under development as a new treatment for major depressive disorder. Its use may be justified if it produces the antidepressant effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), coupled with limite...

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Main Authors: Kirov, G, Ebmeier, K, Scott, A, Atkins, M, Khalid, N, Carrick, L, Stanfield, A, O'Carroll, R, Husain, M, Lisanby, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008