The effects of an electric shock vary depending on its source and severity. For example, shocks from light switches may be mild, while contact with industrial power sources can cause severe effects.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — For the past year, David Russell has been at Regions Hospital held on a court-ordered civil commitment. He was given 17 shock treatments at Mayo Clinic to treat his mental illness.

A recent federal ban on electric-shock devices may**be overturned if the D.C. Circuit agrees with parents who trumpet their use in treating aggressive behavior. (Photo courtesy of Citizens Commission ...

The advanced level of technical capability displayed by today’s medical equipment is truly astounding. From the largest MRI machines to the tiniest of diagnostic devices, the breadth of this sector’s ...

Electrical shock devices meant to interrupt self-injurious or aggressive behavior have been banned by federal officials in a rare move. The only facility known to use these devices in the US is the ...

A Georgia Power contractor was injured while working on power lines in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood early Wednesday morning, officials said. Atlanta Fire and Rescue arrived in the 300 block of ...

A tree removal worker is recovering after he received a massive electric shock and his heart stopped. It happened while he was on the job last Thursday, May 23, in Hunter. Larch Tree Service was ...