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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Improves Severe Depression by 70%, Major US Trial Finds (www.sciencealert.com)
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[–] 26 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Honestly, look into pain killer studies. We still don't know how many of them work even though we know that they do work. The brain and nervous system is weird.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Honestly, look into pain killer studies. We still don't know how many of them work even though we know that they do work.

    Tylenol (acetaminophen/paracetamol) is one of the most used painkillers and we still don't know the mechanism of action.

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