Pages: 1 2 3 4 5

Brain Protein Linked to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, in Mice

Michael Smith
Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco | August 22, 2007

But in an accompanying viewpoint article, Dr. Hyman cautioned that the main element of OCD that causes distress to humans is unwanted intrusive thoughts, which "cannot be mimicked in mice, at least not in any obvious way."

He added that the researchers may have hit on something "but we must retain a healthy caution."

The research was supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The authors said they had no competing financial interests.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5

FROM PHYSICIANS PRACTICE

Five Steps to Improving Patient Access
Judy Capko, May 21, 2013
Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.

Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril
Marion K. Jenkins, May 21, 2013
Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.

Finding Physician Work-Life Balance in the Small Moments
Jennifer Frank, MD, May 21, 2013
At my practice and at home, things are always busy. There's laundry or homework, or a patient with needs.

Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice
Greg Mertz, May 19, 2013
By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.

Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog
Michael Woo-Ming, MD, May 18, 2013
Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.

Brain Protein Linked to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, in Mice

Join the Conversation