For a *treatment-resistant* condition, 50% success rate can be worth the effort. | Hacker News

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		nine_k on Dec 30, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Experimental depression treatment is nearly 80% ef... For a treatment-resistant condition, 50% success rate can be worth the effort.

Jeff_Brown on Dec 30, 2021 [–]

Hell, 5% is worth the effort if it's little enough effort or the condition is severe enough. 80% is incredible if it holds up.

bencollier49 on Dec 30, 2021 | [–]

Not if it utterly ruins the remaining 20%. Or results in Lewy-Body Dementia in old age, or, or.. That's my concern here.

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