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Leslie Mertz

    IEEE Pulse
    |August 6, 2019
    PubMed
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    Mild electrical stimulation of the cranium, a technique using low-frequency currents, effectively alleviates symptoms for various neurological and psychiatric conditions. Clinical research confirms its therapeutic benefits for anxiety, depression, and other disorders.

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