Each year, more than 100,000 Americans undergo electroconvulsive therapy, also known as "electroshock treatment" and "shock therapy." Electroconvulsive therapy may seem like it's from medieval times, ...

Electroconvulsive therapy is highly effective in treating major depressive disorder, but no one knows why it works. New research suggests it may restore balance between excitation and inhibition in ...

(HealthDay)—"Shock" therapy often helps lift severe depression, but fear and stigma can deter patients from getting it. Now a large new study is confirming the treatment's safety. Electroconvulsive ...

Suffering from strained muscles, torn ligaments or just have general neck and back pain? Shockwave therapy may be your answer. Here's what doctors want you to know. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Patients ...

Severely depressed patients who are given electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - commonly known as shock therapy - experience improved health-related quality of life that lasts for at least 6 months.

The Public Health Committee of the Connecticut legislature is weighing a bill to extend the period of authorization to treat a person with electric shock therapy either with or without their consent.

Each year, more than 100,000 Americans undergo electroconvulsive therapy, also known as "electroshock treatment" and "shock therapy." Electroconvulsive therapy may seem like it's from medieval times, ...