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Most recent reviews of the literature and other articles continue to characterize ECT as safe and effective.

For example, in June 2009, Portuguese researchers published a review on the safety and efficacy of ECT in an article entitled, Electroconvulsive Therapy: Myths and Evidences.

In their review, the researchers conclude that ECT is an " efficient, safe and even life saving treatment for several psychiatric disorders.

" In 2008, Yale researchers published a review on the safety and efficacy of ECT in elderly patients.

According to the authors, " ECT is well established as a safe and effective treatment for several psychiatric disorders.

" And in a June 2009 article published in the Journal of ECT, Iranian researchers observe that, " Despite the wide consensus over the safety and efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy ( ECT ), it still faces negative publicity and unfavorable attitudes of patients and families.