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Deep brain stimulation to brain area linked to reward and motivation is potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) to the superolateral branch of the medial forebrain bundle (MFB), which is linked to reward and motivation, revealed metabolic brain changes over 12 months post-DBS implantation, making it a strong potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression according to researchers.

Source: ScienceDaily.com