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Steven E. Maschino0
Stephen Brannan0
William Buras0
Date of Patent
May 12, 2009
0Patent Application Number
111931210
Date Filed
July 29, 2005
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Patent abstract
A method and device for treating a mood and/or anxiety disorder are disclosed which comprise electrical, chemical or magnetic stimulation of certain areas of the brain to modulate neuronal activity of areas associated with symptoms of mood disorders. In certain embodiments, deep brain stimulation is combined with cranial nerve stimulation to enhance symptomatic relief of the disorder. Certain embodiments also employ a sensing capability to optimize the therapeutic treatment regimen.
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