Patients with severe OCD undergo deep brain stimulation trial
Scientists say procedure showed improvements but larger clinical experiment needed to confirm benefitsPatients with severeobsessive-compulsivedisorder have shown remarkable improvements after undergoing an experimental procedure in which electrodes are placed inside the brain.The first UK trial of deep brain stimulation for OCD involved six people who were extremely severely affected by the condition. The patients each had four electrodes surgically inserted through the skull into the brain. These are used to electrically stimulate brain circuits with the aim of bringing the illness under control.Continue reading... (Sourc...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 8, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Tags: Obsessive-compulsive disorder Science Health Mental health Society UK news Source Type: news
Deep brain stimulation sites for OCD target distinct symptoms
(Elsevier) Deep brain stimulation (DBS) reduces symptoms of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during stimulation of either the ventral capsule (VC) or anteromedial subthalamic nucleus (amSTN), according to a study in Biological Psychiatry. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 7, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Scientists identify alterations of neuronal connectivity in the cortex in OCD patients
(IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute) Scientists identify alterations of neuronal connectivity distributed throughout different regions of the cerebral cortex in obsessive-compulsive disorder. This fact could explain the presence of intrusive thoughts in this patient population as a result of inefficient sensory filtering. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 27, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Nucleus Accumbens (NAc) DBS for obsessive compulsive disorder and aggression in an autistic patient: a case report and hypothesis of the role of NAc in autism and co-morbid symptoms - Doshi PK, Hegde A, Desai A.
BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a set of developmental disorders characterized by lack of social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication in the first 3 years of life. It is also associated with several co-morbidities, including epile... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Violence and Weapons Issues Source Type: news
Antidepressant could stop deadly sepsis, study suggests
(University of Virginia Health System) An antidepressant drug used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder could save people from deadly sepsis, new research suggests. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - February 14, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Lower Birth Weight May Up Risk for Psychiatric Disorders
ADHD, autism, obsessive - compulsive disorder, depression tied to birth weight in sibling pairs (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - February 13, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Journal, Source Type: news
Directionality of change in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and suicidal ideation over six years in a naturalistic clinical sample - Brown LA, Wakschal E, Russman-Block S, Boisseau CL, Mancebo MC, Eisen JL, Rasmussen SA.
BACKGROUND: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with elevated suicide risk, but the directionality of the association between OCD severity and suicidal ideation has not been established, which was the goal of this study. METHODS: Part... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 2, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Suicidality in people with obsessive-compulsive symptoms or personality traits - Bowen R, Rahman H, Dong LY, Khalaj S, Baetz M, Peters E, Balbuena L.
We examined whether obsessive-compulsive sym... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 2, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms May Herald Mental Illness Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms May Herald Mental Illness
Many children have obsessions and/or compulsions, which are developmentally normal. But new research shows in older children and teens, such symptoms may herald mental illness, including psychosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Brainsway registers for $30m IPO
Brainsway has registered for an upcoming initial public offering, looking to bring in $30 million to support its transcranial magnetic stimulation tech, according to a recently posed SEC filing.
The Israel-based company said that it plans to list on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “BWAY,” according to the filing.
Brainsway develops and supports medical platforms based around deep transcranial magnetic stimulation, which use magnetic fields to stimulate nerves in the brain.
Last August, Brainsway won FDA de novo approval for its deep transcranial magnetic stimulation system with indications for treatin...
Source: Mass Device - January 16, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Neurological Brainsway Source Type: news
OCD and Emetophobia
The fear of vomiting, or emetophobia, affects people of all ages. It is often seen in childhood and if left untreated, can become debilitating. It is also known to develop during adulthood, perhaps after an associated experience such as a severe stomach illness or episode of vomiting. The consequences of vomit phobia can be extreme, leading to such things as school refusal, social isolation, and job loss. Emetophobia can also take away any joy in life, hindering travel and leisure activities, romantic relationships, and even pregnancy (afraid of morning sickness).
To be clear, emetophobia is not just being afraid of throwi...
Source: Psych Central - January 15, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Janet Singer Tags: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder emetophobia Nausea Ocd Vomiting Source Type: news
A multi-dimensional evaluation of craving and impulsivity among people admitted for alcohol-related problems in emergency department - Flaudias V, Teisseidre F, de Chazeron I, Chalmeton M, Bertin C, Izaute M, Chakroun-Baggioni N, Pereira B, Brousse G, Maurage P.
This study proposes an integrative evaluation of craving (Visual Analogue Scale, VAS and Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Sca... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 10, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Psychotic symptoms in youth with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) may reflect syndrome severity and heterogeneity - Silverman M, Frankovich J, Nguyen E, Leibold C, Yoon J, Mark Freeman G, Karpel H, Thienemann M.
OBJECTIVE: In the clinical syndrome Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or food refusal symptoms have an abrupt-onset (over 48 h) coupled with at least two other specified neuropsychiatric sympt... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 7, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Obsessive compulsive symptoms in youth may be a red flag for other psychological issues
(Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) Engaging in repetitive and ritualistic behaviors is part of typical child development. However, behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms may represent a red flag for serious psychiatric conditions. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 4, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
When patients with OCD decide to seek, and not to avoid harm: the problem of suicidality in OCD - Ferreira GM, Zanini NV, de Menezes GB, Albertella L, Destree L, Fontenelle LF.
In this study, the authors describe two cases of OCD patients who developed recurrent suicidal beh... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
