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== Electrical brain stimulation == ...centuries, but modern scientific research and clinical applications began in the 20th century.

...re that uses direct electrical currents to stimulate specific parts of the brain. ...Direct Current" refers to the unidirectional flow of electric charge, and "Stimulation" refers to the act of encouraging or prompting a process or activity.

== Electric (Medicine) == '''Electric''' (pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/) in the field of medicine refers to the use of electricity for therapeutic purp

...ed devices. The term is derived from the Greek words "neuron" (nerve) and "stimulation" (to rouse or excite). ...r therapeutic purposes. However, the modern form of neurostimulation began in the mid-20th century with the development of the [[pacemaker]] and the [[Co

...al impulses to the [[vagus nerve]], which then sends these impulses to the brain. ...he vagus nerve is so named because it "wanders" from the brain into organs in the neck, chest, and abdomen.

==Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES)== '''Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation''' (''pronunciation: Kray-nee-uhl Eh-lek-troh-thair-uh-pee Stim-yuh-ley-shu

...processing, including waveform analysis, electronics and instrumentation, stimulation and recording equipment, and statistics. ...processing, including waveform analysis, electronics and instrumentation, stimulation and recording equipment, and statistics. {{medicine}} [[Category:Medical de

...ion''' (pronounced: tree-tuh-ment re-zis-tuhnt de-pre-shun) is a term used in clinical psychiatry to describe cases of [[Major depressive disorder|major The term "treatment-resistant depression" is a modern term in psychiatry. The term "resistant" comes from the Latin ''resistere'', meanin

...timulation]] (TENS), [[Electroconvulsive Therapy]] (ECT), and [[Deep Brain Stimulation]] (DBS). ...by the ancient Egyptians who used electric fish to treat various ailments. In the 19th century, the development of the [[battery]] allowed for the more w

...ed to other treatments. ECT involves a brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia. ...f seizure in the brain. ECT is one of the fastest ways to relieve symptoms in severely depressed or suicidal patients. It's also very effective for patie

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...luable resource for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding medical terminology. ...ation about the [[etymology]] of words, their pronunciation, and their use in context. Some medical dictionaries also provide information about related t

...fers to the specialization of healthcare providers to focus and specialize in a narrow area of care with higher level of skill and training. ...ogy and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine