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Obsessive compulsive disorder in a genetically homogenous population

Posted June 16th, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

Some research into the genetics behind OCD attempted to find specific genes that would serve as markers for the disorder. At the time of this study, different expression of the… Read more »

Development and testing of a symptom-specific OCD rating scale

Posted June 16th, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

Accurate scales and questionnaires are crucial for assessing whether a person has OCD and how severe the symptoms are. Used by treatment providers and researchers, these assessments provide the first… Read more »

Open-label trial of St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) in obsessive compulsive disorder

Posted June 16th, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a plant that has been traditionally used in Europe to treat depression, with research demonstrating that it can act like a selective serotonin reuptake… Read more »

Adrenal enzyme disorders define a subtype of OCD that responds to a unique treatment

Posted June 16th, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

A risk factor that can predispose some individuals to develop OCD is a group of inherited adrenal gland enzyme disorders that affect the body’s steroid hormone production. Despite the effects… Read more »

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