Although group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) infections typically cause symptoms such as “strep throat”, research at the time began to look at their connection to PANDAS — the sudden onset… Read more »
A systematic investigation of intensive residential management for severe obsessive compulsive disorder: Predictors of short and long-term outcome
At the time of this study, intensive residential treatment (IRT; a therapy module for severe, treatment-resistant OCD) was recently developed and showed promise for treating serious OCD. Multiple studies by… Read more »
The effects of brief consultation to families of OCD treatment refusers: A pilot outcome study
Although multiple treatment modalities can reduce or remove OCD symptoms, some people with OCD refuse to engage in them. This can be for a variety of reasons, including uncertainty or… Read more »
Clinical and genetics studies of OCD with and without tics
At the time of this study, a key focus of research was exploring the genetics behind OCD and its comorbidities. Genetic association studies were conducted to look at how certain… Read more »
Multi-site study of CBT treatment failures
Cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) are a group of evidence-based treatments for OCD, including cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP). Despite their overall efficacy, some people with… Read more »
T-cell characterization after Streptococcal M-protein inoculation and superantigen administration: A role for superantigens in neuropsychiatric disorders
One angle of research into PANDAS/PANS looked at Group A Streptococcus — the bacteria responsible for strep throat infections that cause neuroinflammation and the development of OCD symptoms in some… Read more »