The Manhattan Project. This once classified photograph features the first atomic bomb â a weapon that atomic scientists had nicknamed Gadget.. The nuclear age began on July 16, 1945, when it was detonated in the New Mexico desert.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). Guide. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure used to treat severe depression. It may be used in people who have symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts or when other treatments such as psychotherapy and antidepressant medicines have not worked.CT is used for severe depression and other psychiatric or neurological conditions (such as Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia). Sometimes ECT is used for older adults who are taking multiple medicines for other illnesses and who are not able to take additional medicines for depression.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can help some people with bipolar disorder. ECT uses an electric current to cause a seizure in the brain and is one of the fastest ways to ease severe symptoms. It is usually a last resort when a patient does not improve with medication or psychotherapy.lectroconvulsive Therapy in Pregnancy. ECT is considered safe and effective for the mother and fetus in the treatment of major depressive disorder during pregnancy. ECT is a potential treatment for patients with bipolar disorder who are experiencing mixed episodes, severe mania, or severe depression during pregnancy.