Wednesday, May 04, 2005

IEEE Spectrum - Zapping Away The Blues

IEEE Spectrum - Zapping Away The Blues:
"This month Cyberonics Inc., in Houston, plans to introduce the first implanted device that can treat a psychiatric illness. The implant, when used in combination with standard therapies, can alleviate the symptoms of chronic or recurrent depression in the 20 percent of patients who do not benefit from Prozac, Paxil, and other drugs."