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The history of ketamine and its potential for repairing structural damage in the brain
29:46 - 37:12 (07:26)
The first paper on ketamine noted that it allowed sensory information to reach sensory cortex unimpeded but blocked its transmission to association cortex. This, along with more recent findings, has led to the hypothesis that ketamine could be useful in repairing structural damage caused by stress or alleviating depression.
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Dr. John Crystal, an expert in psychiatry, discusses how the hypothesis for using ketamine to repair structural damage caused by stress or alleviate depression was formed.
29:46 - 32:28 (02:41)
Ketamine
Summary
Dr. John Crystal, an expert in psychiatry, discusses how the hypothesis for using ketamine to repair structural damage caused by stress or alleviate depression was formed. The origin story of ketamine for depression is also shared.
ChapterThe history of ketamine and its potential for repairing structural damage in the brain
Episode#631: In Case You Missed It: September 2022 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode delves into the history of ketamine research and its impact on modern medicine.
32:28 - 37:12 (04:44)
Ketamine
Summary
This podcast episode delves into the history of ketamine research and its impact on modern medicine.