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OCD is characterized by intrusive, enduring obsessive thoughts and dysfunctional, ritualized behaviors. The illness typically manifests during a crucial developmental stage, such as puberty, early adulthood, or childhood. Ablative lesioning techniques like anterior cingulotomy and anterior capsulotomy are well-known surgical approaches to treat symptoms of treatment-resistant OCD .
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Related StoriesThe team noted that the disease lasted an average of 24.3 years. According to 23 studies, major depressive disorder affected about 55% of patients, anxiety disorders affected 10% of people, and personality disorders affected 9.5% of people. RCTs had a median of 10 participants, compared to seven in non-RCTs.
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