June 18, 2004
brain stimulation

now here's a better solution to chronic depression than popping pills (i'm serious too): implanting a pacemaker-like device that will send mild electronic pulses to the vagus nerve in the neck to lift mood. the FDA approved this device made by Cyberonics this last tuesday and the company's stock soared almost 70%. on a related note, NY Daily News recently reported on Cyborgs of New York. [via]