Jan 04 2025HEALTH
Brain Surgery vs. Usual Care: A Cost-Effective Battle for Treatment-Resistant OCD
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that's been helping people with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Even though it's pricier than other similar treatments, it's gained popularity due to its adjustable nature. This study takes a fresh look at the cost-effectiveness of DBS for OCD in the US. It's the first of its kind, as most ...
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