Essentially, the researchers analyzed the brain scans collected from people diagnosed with OCD, comparing them to those of ...

The largest-ever functional imaging study of the brains of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and healthy comparison volunteers, shows significant differences in activity in regions ...

Genetics could play a role, since studies have shown that people with immediate relatives who have OCD are more likely to develop it. Brain structure could also be to blame. PET imaging has ...

It involves implanting an electrode in your brain to stimulate certain regions associated with OCD. DBS isn’t a cure for OCD, but a significant number of people experience a reduction in their ...