Accoridng to the latest reports, it’s been revealed that scientists are now working on measuring depression. Check out the latest reports about this interesting matter below.
Experts are working on measuring depression
It’s been just revealed that scientists are now working on an experimental treatment that involves inserting electrodes deep into the brain to deliver regular pulses of electricity. They are trying out this new method on patients who suffer from depression.
Just in case you don’t know, deep brain stimulation is already used to treat severe cases of epilepsy and a few movement disorders such as Parkinson’s.
On the other hand, it’s really important to note the fact that depression is more complicated. The main reason for this is the fact that we still don’t fully understand what’s going on in the brain when it occurs.
“Depression is a complex illness,” says Patricio Riva Posse, a neurologist at the Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, who was not involved in the trial.
The expert continued and said the following:
“It’s not like trying to correct one tremor—there’s a whole universe of symptoms.” These include low mood, suicidality, inability to experience pleasure, and changes in motivation, sleep, and appetite.
Electricity can treat brain disorders
The online publication Technology Review notes that doctors have been using electricity to treat brain disorders—including depression—for decades.
It’s also worth noting the fact that studies have found that electrodes placed deep inside the brain can jolt some people out of their symptoms.
One important issue is the fact that results vary. “Neuroscientists hope that by getting a better idea of what’s happening inside the brains of people with symptoms of depression, they can make the treatment more effective.” make sure to check out the original article posted by the online publication that we mentioned above.
