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Genome-wide association of OCD in an isolated population

Posted June 21st, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

As part of ongoing research into the genetics behind OCD, this study by Dr. Knowles and his team aimed to collect and analyze DNA from a specific population — Afrikaners… Read more »

D-Cycloserine augmentation of exposure and response prevention treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder

Posted June 21st, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

Although cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has shown to be effective for treating children with OCD, not everyone responds to this treatment. As a result, factors that could help make patients… Read more »

Treatment response in OCD to sertraline and aripiprazole as compared to sertraline and placebo

Posted June 15th, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

Although selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are effective for treating OCD, they do not reduce OCD symptoms for everyone due to a variety of factors. A potential avenue of boosting… Read more »

Cytokine levels and genes in childhood OCD: A longitudinal study

Posted June 15th, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

PANDAS/PANS creates symptoms of OCD that can wax and wane over time. Research at the time showed that patients with PANDAS/PANS are more likely to respond to medications and cognitive… Read more »

Improving treatment outcome in obsessive compulsive disorder: Does a motivational enhancement intervention boost efficacy?

Posted June 15th, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

Despite the efficacy of exposure and response prevention (ERP) in treating OCD, factors such as treatment refusal, dropping out of treatment, and inability to use treatment gains outside of therapy… Read more »

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