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Inflammation and Cognition in ECT-Treated Older Adults
August 10, 2021
Patients and practitioners often avoid electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) due to the risk of cognitive side effects. This study assessed whether inflammatory markers before ECT are associated with cognitive functioning...
