Comments on: Potential surgical targets for deep brain stimulation in treatment-resistant depression http://www.shockmd.com/2008/09/22/potential-surgical-targets-for-deep-brain-stimulation-in-treatment-resistant-depression/ A Neurostimulating Blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:54:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Optimal Target for Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression | Dr Shock MD PhD http://www.shockmd.com/2008/09/22/potential-surgical-targets-for-deep-brain-stimulation-in-treatment-resistant-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-6987 Optimal Target for Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression | Dr Shock MD PhD Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:10:00 +0000 http://www.shockmd.com/?p=877#comment-6987 [...] Suggestions of other brain localizations for treatment with DBS for depression comes from case reports with DBS for other indications than depression. These localizations have been described in a peer reviewed article with excelent graphics. [...] [...] Suggestions of other brain localizations for treatment with DBS for depression comes from case reports with DBS for other indications than depression. These localizations have been described in a peer reviewed article with excelent graphics. [...]

]]> By: New Kind of Brain Stimulation for Treatment Resistant Depression | Dr Shock MD PhD http://www.shockmd.com/2008/09/22/potential-surgical-targets-for-deep-brain-stimulation-in-treatment-resistant-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-4808 New Kind of Brain Stimulation for Treatment Resistant Depression | Dr Shock MD PhD Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:08:45 +0000 http://www.shockmd.com/?p=877#comment-4808 [...] The most appropriate target, optimal stimulation parameters, and long-term effects and efficacy remain uncertain. The targets for deep brain stimulation in treatment resistant depression has 6 options available. [...] [...] The most appropriate target, optimal stimulation parameters, and long-term effects and efficacy remain uncertain. The targets for deep brain stimulation in treatment resistant depression has 6 options available. [...]

]]> By: Jeff Turner (CaptainAmerica1967) http://www.shockmd.com/2008/09/22/potential-surgical-targets-for-deep-brain-stimulation-in-treatment-resistant-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-1196 Jeff Turner (CaptainAmerica1967) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:50:02 +0000 http://www.shockmd.com/?p=877#comment-1196 Studies (PET to target which specific area's of brain) need to be done to figure out what area(s)in the brain changes after a total night of sleep deprivation that produces positive results for those with treatment resistant depression. I mentioned this to Dr Mayberg and she thought it was a very interesting correlation with DBS. Studies (PET to target which specific area’s of brain) need to be done to figure out what area(s)in the brain changes after a total night of sleep deprivation that produces positive results for those with treatment resistant depression.

I mentioned this to Dr Mayberg and she thought it was a very interesting correlation with DBS.

]]> By: Christopher http://www.shockmd.com/2008/09/22/potential-surgical-targets-for-deep-brain-stimulation-in-treatment-resistant-depression/comment-page-1/#comment-1030 Christopher Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:18:19 +0000 http://www.shockmd.com/?p=877#comment-1030 Do you think the ventral tegmental area in the midbrain could be safely targeted in human patients? Do you think the ventral tegmental area in the midbrain could be safely targeted in human patients?

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