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Conclusion ECT and rTMS were the first-line strategies in specific clinical situations.The preference for ECT and rTMS gradually increased when compared with the previous algorithms.Complementary or novel treatments such as transcranial direct current stimulation, light therapy, nutritional therapy, vagus nerve stimulation, and deep brain stimulation were the third-line strategies, and their practical use seems to be still limited.
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