A New Experimental Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder That Does

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A new experimental treatment for major depressive disorder that does not induce seizures, called vagus nerve stimulation, involves the surgical implantation of a device that delivers brief, intermittent electrical stimulation via an important nerve that runs through the neck to the brainstem.

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