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Researchers have identified 36 genes that significantly increase the risk for OCD and chronic tic disorders, opening the door to dozens of new treatment possibilities. The breakthrough could lead to therapies that target the root causes rather than just managing symptoms.
A 17-year-old New Zealander has found freedom from debilitating OCD symptoms through a groundbreaking therapy now available in the country. The treatment is offering hope to thousands who previously had limited options.
A smartphone app developed at Massachusetts General Hospital is helping people with OCD access effective treatment without the cost, stigma, and scheduling barriers of traditional therapy. In a 12-week trial, 65% of users saw significant symptom reduction, and 91% would recommend it to a friend.
Rutgers researchers have identified 36 genes that significantly raise the risk for OCD and chronic tic disorders, opening doors to dozens of new treatment possibilities. The breakthrough came from analyzing DNA of nearly 4,000 people and could transform how millions worldwide manage these conditions.
Rutgers researchers have pinpointed 36 genes that dramatically increase the risk for OCD and chronic tic disorders, opening the door to dozens of new treatment possibilities. The breakthrough provides the clearest picture yet of what causes these conditions that affect millions worldwide.
A safe, proven treatment is helping people with depression, anxiety, and OCD find relief when medications fall short. Up to 80% of patients see significant improvement with this noninvasive approach.
UK researchers found that tocilizumab, a common arthritis medication, helped people with depression who didn't respond to standard antidepressants. The breakthrough could offer hope to millions struggling with treatment-resistant depression.
A new UCLA study shows an intensive five-day magnetic brain stimulation protocol works as well as the traditional six-week treatment for depression. This breakthrough could help thousands of patients who struggle to commit to months of clinic visits.
Four promising new treatments could reach patients this spring, offering fresh hope for people battling hard-to-treat conditions. From the first-ever medication for a chronic liver infection to an at-home Alzheimer's treatment, these therapies represent real progress for patients who've been waiting.
Federal regulators just approved a groundbreaking melanoma treatment that transforms the herpes virus into a cancer-fighting weapon. For patients whose advanced skin cancer stopped responding to standard treatments, this innovative therapy offers new hope.
A Shanghai neurologist discovered a potential Alzheimer's therapy after his 90-year-old mother improved cognitively following ultrasound treatment for a different condition. His trial now tests high-intensity focused ultrasound as a standalone treatment, a promising departure from mainstream research.
A new HIV pill taken just once a week appears as effective as daily treatment in major studies. Over six million South Africans currently on daily HIV medication could benefit from simpler treatment.
A groundbreaking study will use advanced imaging to personalize cancer treatment, potentially cutting unnecessary therapy while helping more patients access care. The collaboration could transform how doctors decide when prostate cancer patients have received enough treatment.
For the first time in decades, Americans with treatment-resistant depression have two powerful new options that work differently than anything before. Clinical trials show these breakthrough treatments are helping patients who've struggled for years finally find relief.
UK scientists created a simple blood test that tells doctors whether breast cancer treatment will work before therapy even begins. The breakthrough could spare patients from months of ineffective drugs and help them find treatments that actually work.
Bladder cancer patients now have access to breakthrough treatments that are improving survival rates and reducing recovery times. From robot-assisted surgery to personalized medicine, new advances are transforming what was once a limited treatment landscape into a field full of hope.
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia now have a new treatment option that doesn't require chemotherapy and allows time off from treatment. The FDA approved the first all-oral, fixed-duration therapy for this common adult leukemia.
Scientists have enrolled the first patient in a groundbreaking trial to find effective treatments for the deadly Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The trial brings hope to a region where more than 1,400 people have been infected since May, with currently no approved treatments available.
BestCare Treatment Services broke ground on Oregon's only residential treatment center designed specifically for Latino men struggling with substance use disorder. The culturally tailored facility will provide care entirely in Spanish, addressing critical language and cultural barriers that often prevent people from seeking help.
The FDA is accelerating reviews of three psychedelic medications for depression and PTSD, moving promising mental health treatments closer to patients who desperately need them. Millions struggling with treatment-resistant conditions could soon have groundbreaking new options.
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