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Friday, May 22, 2009

Brodmann area 25 deep brain stimulation to control depression symptoms

An ongoing study (BROADEN™) supported by St. Jude Medical, Inc., shows promising results in the treatment of major depressive disorder. The study is based on a model of depression proposed by Helen Mayberg, in which Brodmann area 25 appears to be overactive in depressed people. 21 patients involved in this study demonstrated 92% improvement in depression symptoms at one year follow-up.

Visit http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150959.php for full article.
Usefull links: www.BROADENstudy.com; www.PowerOverYourPain.com

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