Ear probe could diagnose depression

14 October 2009 | 06:56:38 PM | Source: SBS

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A Melbourne scientist has developed an ear probe which he believes could diagnose depression and bipolar disorder within an hour.

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The technology measures electrical patterns in the brain to detect mental illnesses.

What used to take years of therapy, could one day happen in a matter of minutes.

Schizophrenia patient David Kenyon told SBS this tool could save time and anguish - and show that mental illnesses are similar to physical health problems.

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