Once the neuro-circuitry is elaborated, transcranial magnetic stimulation, pharmaceutical or neutraceutical (e.g., N-Acetylcysteine, NAC) modification together with effective psychotherapeutic reframing of thoughts and feelings content, could replace the electricity-induced model.
Because of neurons' plasticity, many of these modalities, including effective psychotherapy alone, have been postulated to produce neurogenesis and the replacement of unwanted connections with more desirable tracts, often resulting in apoptotic removal of the undesirable tracts.
If confirmed, this study should be considered a ground-breaking accomplishment.
Ange Lobue, MD, MPH, BSPharm American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology American Academy of Television Arts and Sciences McKinleyville, California trinidadca@gmail.com
None declared