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Why do these brain stimulation experiments always seem to result in some sort of benefit? Do these things ever result in a loss of capability?
by tosser0001 3y ago
Why do these brain stimulation experiments always seem to result in some sort of benefit? Do these things ever result in a loss of capability?
- greggsy 3y agoTechnically, even electroshock therapy has positive effects, if you ignore the side effects
- bjourne 3y agoLong term side-effects may develop over time and may therefore not be caught in these studies. Longitudinal studies are needed to study this. As an anecdote, a relative of mine has has had dbs for years due to brain disease and has developed paranoia. May or may not be related.
- regularfry 3y agoBecause you're only hearing about the ones that worked out. Unless you're deep in the weeds you aren't hearing about the things that are being tried but don't work.
- dvno42 3y agoMy sibling has DBS for turrets. Turns out a side affect they warn you about is that you might forget how to swim. The neurologists strongly recommended caution when in the water.