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Posted by Richard B. Resnick, M.D. (128.122.128.25) on 12:04:24 09/08/04

I am somewhat surprised and dismayed that you accept and disseminate the notion that VNS is effective in treating refractory depression. That idea is based solely on anecdotal reports; controlled trials do not support the efficacy of VNS.

Also, as you know, ECT is 80-85% effective in relieving the suffering of individuals with a chronic depression that has not responded to other treatments. Does it promote wellness to discourage ECT for those "with relentless despair" and advise instead to "go inside yourself to listen to your body talk"? I support that suggestion, but not as a substitute for treatment. What would you have advised your mother if she were alive and suffering with refractory depression?



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