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Depression - Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
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What is electroconvulsive therapy?
If you have tried a number of treatments for depression without getting the results you need, your doctor may suggest electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). But what is it and how does it work?
Electroconvulsive therapy effective?
A large-scale review of previous studies suggests electroconvulsive therapy is an effective short-term treatment for depression.
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