Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder wherein the affected person makes repetitive and stereotyped involuntary movements, or noises, called ‘tics’.
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder wherein the affected person makes repetitive and stereotyped involuntary movements, or noises, called ‘tics’.
‘A significant overall improvement in total tics and tic severity was observed in children with Tourette's disorder (TD) who were treated with aripiprazole.’
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The drug was safe, with drowsiness, nausea, and headache being the most common adverse effects, revealed the study published in Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.Source-Eurekalert
Tourette's Syndrome Sufferer Repeats Word 'Biscuit' 16,000 Times a Day
A 32-year old woman in London suffering from Tourette's syndrome revealed that she says the word ‘biscuit’ at least 16,000 times in a day.
A 32-year old woman in London suffering from Tourette's syndrome revealed that she says the word ‘biscuit’ at least 16,000 times in a day.
Two Studies That Could Shed Light on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Tourette Syndrome to be Published
Two new studies that could be useful in identifying gene variants that increase the risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) will be published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
Two new studies that could be useful in identifying gene variants that increase the risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) will be published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
Pioneering Treatment for Tourette's Syndrome
A 55-year old woman who was suffering from severe Tourette's symptoms was able to find some relief after undergoing a pioneering treatment in England.
A 55-year old woman who was suffering from severe Tourette's symptoms was able to find some relief after undergoing a pioneering treatment in England.
