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How effective is vagus nerve stimulation?
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VNS for Depression: Vns is an fda- approved invasive procedure for treatment resistant depression. Vns can take months to see results, and has a response rate of 22-30% and a remission rate of about 15-17%.
Answered 6/16/2014
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