Posted by 49er on October 8, 2011, at 13:08:27
In reply to Re: Ect And Neuroplasticity: Increased Hippocampal Syn » 49er, posted by SLS on October 8, 2011, at 12:01:48
> > > ECT is associated with neuroplasticity effects in the hippocampus. It stimulates neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus, and synaptogenesis in the CA1 area. Perforated and nonperforated spine synapses are both increased, as is synaptic height; these changes indicate greater synaptic efficiency.
49er - "This is an animal study. In my opinion, many times what ccurs in animal studies doesn't work out in actual human ones."
SLS - In this case, it does. However, that ECT has this potential doesn't make it the best choice of treatments for most people. ECT is neither all good nor all bad. It works for some people."
How so? Do you have a link to an unbiased study that shows that ECT is neuroprotective long term in humans?
What about Linkage's great point that what appears to be neuroprotection is the brain releasing chemicals to protect itself against insult and trauma?
I don't doubt that ECT works for some people although I am sure we disagree on the percentages. But there is no information on long term results which is key.
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