ECT is a very effective form of treatment. Every individual is unique as is their response to ECT. Although the quality of response and the speed of response may vary from person to person, the response is generally perceived by patients, family members, and healthcare providers as very positive.

Mode of action. VNS Therapy works differently from ECT. ECT affects large parts of the brain. Through the vagus nerve, VNS Therapy affects specific sites in the brain—sites associated with the symptoms of depression. And unlike ECT, VNS Therapy does not cause a seizure. Time frame. ECT works quickly1, but often the effects wear off after a while2. The benefits of VNS Therapy improve over time and are sustained long term. 3 Side effects. See similar questions...

Approximately 50% of people get some relief from symptoms after 8 weeks and approximately 75% improve after 6 months. In other words, most people improve after 8-12 sessions and treatment can usually be completed in less than 20 sessions. See similar questions...

It has been on the market for more than 10 years. The recovery is quick and the side effects are few. Key benefits are relief from BPH (enlarged prostate) symptoms, a short procedure time, and procedure done in an outpatient setting. Patients observe improvements in symptoms in two to six weeks after the procedure and may continue to improve over two or three months. See similar questions...

CBT is the ONLY form of therapy that is widely proven to be effective for panic disorder, agoraphobia and other forms of anxiety disorder. There are dozens of studies that prove the dramatic effectiveness of CBT. There is an absence of studies showing the effectiveness of other forms of therapy. See similar questions...

In a 2003 study of 188 patients, data suggested that TUNA Therapy is effective and provides good long-term clinical improvement at five-year follow-up. In a study published in 2004, data showed Prostiva RF Therapy provided good, long-term clinical improvement within a five-year span following the RF therapy treatment. See similar questions...

The Electro-Acuscope is a highly sophisticated electronic medical instrument which is designed to scan and treat many types of pain. It is one of a class of electrical stimulators called TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.) TENS means that the instrument uses electricity to treat pain by stimulating the nervous system of the body without puncturing the skin in any way. See similar questions...

Yes, VNS Therapy is effective in people who have had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). And people who have VNS Therapy can receive ECT. VNS Therapy has been shown to succeed in people who have had ECT.1 Of the patients in clinical studies of VNS Therapy, about a third had had ECT during their current depression. Almost half had received it at some time in their lives.2-4 People who had received ECT were just as likely to experience improvement over time as those who had not. See similar questions...

A-Flex comfort is teamed with our clinically proven auto algorithm with Digital Auto-Trak technology, which works proactively to ensure that therapeutic pressure is always delivered. See similar questions...

The first dose of 131I will cure hyperthyroidism in 97% of hyperthyroid cats. 70% of cats have normal thyroid levels (T4) within one week of 131I therapy. 90% have normal T4 levels by one month and 97% have normal T4 levels by three months. There are a few cats in whom it can take as long as 6 months for resolution of hyperthyroidism. If a second dose of 131I is required to cure your cat, there is no charge for this procedure provided that follow up labwork is performed in a timely manner. See similar questions...

There is no clear-cut answer for this question. People often tell PXE International that they used laser for their first eye, it held for a while, and then they progressively lost vision and decided not to laser the second eye. Many claim the second eye retained more sight. PXE International has no scientific comparisons or analysis, only anecdotal experience. Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is being used more frequently, but it has never been studied formally in PXE. See similar questions...

The MammoSite Radiation Therapy System can be an effective treatment option for early-stage breast cancer patients. Many women who have been treated with MammoSite Therapy are part of our Voices of MammoSite program. To hear their stories, click here. See similar questions...

Answer: The best that can be said for chelation therapy is that any effectiveness in relieving chest pain is in the eyes of the beholder. Testimony abounds about the relief of chest pain that occurs after a series of treatments. The problem is that similar relief can be obtained with prayer, meditation., acupuncture, angioplasty, coronary artery bypass surgery and placebos. See similar questions...

ECT is a test conducted upon a sample of corrugated fibre board in it's vertical position with flutes oriented in the direction of loading to determine it's resistance to compression measure as pounds per inch of width. See similar questions...

Unfortunately, these devices are not equipped for use with rechargeable batteries. Always use a primary battery when using these devices. See similar questions...

TMS is a noninvasive method of stimulating the brain through the use of magnetic fields. The stimulation coil does not make contact with the patient's head as it induces a weak electrical current in the brain through electromagnetic induction. TMS has not been shown to cause memory loss or loss of consciousness. It does not require anesthesia nor does it cause seizures. TMS undoubtedly has a superior side effect profile to ECT. See similar questions...

Most importantly, because it taps into the natural mechanisms that make a brain learn and grow and heal itself. EEG neurofeedback therapy, in some ways, is like weight lifting. If you challenge a weak muscle to lift more weight than it is used to lifting and you repeat the exercise over and over, the muscle, in time, develops the ability to lift the heavier weight effortlessly. See similar questions...

Massage is used to treat particular musculoskeletal problems or as a complimentary therapy with other treatments for many health conditions, from torn ligaments and sports injuries to assisting patients undergoing chemotherapy. Although it's not possible to address each of the health conditions that massage can help individually, one of our therapists would be happy to discuss your particular case via phone, in person or email. The benefits of therapeutic massage are widely recognized. See similar questions...

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the few forms of therapy that has been scientifically tested and shown to be effective in many clinical trials for many different disorders. You can contact the Academy of Cognitive Therapy at www.academyofct.org or the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy at www.aabt.org for up to date research information on cognitive-behavioral therapy. See similar questions...

Yes. Very much. But the therapist should be a well-experienced person. Rudraksha beads work on physical, emotional and planetary and karmic levels to heal a person and this kind of healing is most deep-rooted. See similar questions...