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Face perception enhances insula and motor network reactivity in Tourette syndrome [PDF]
Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterised by motor and phonic tics. Tics are typically experienced as avolitional, compulsive, and associated with premonitory urges.
Akbarian-Tefaghi +77 more
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Variability of motor imagery in children with cerebral palsy examined using the Hand Laterality Test
Variability of motor imagery performance in children with cerebral palsy. Abstract Aim To examine motor imagery performance in children with cerebral palsy (CP) compared to typically developing children and develop a composite motor imagery score to differentiate between the two groups. Method In this cross‐sectional case–control study, 37 participants
Inbar Breuer Asher +3 more
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Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome—A Case Report from Guyana in South America
A case of the Gilles de la Tourette syndrome from Guyana in South America is presented. The patient had a positive family history as well as coprolalia, echolalia, and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity.
V. Eapen, M. M. Robertson
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Aim To determine the interrater reliability and stability of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), Manual Ability Classification System (MACS)/Mini‐MACS, and Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) in individuals with STXBP1‐ and SYNGAP1‐related disorders.
Samuel R. Pierce +6 more
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Tics are an incontinent form of non-verbal communication associated with obsessional and aggressive urges and anxiety. The motor phenomena seen in socially acceptable forms of emotional release are compared and contrasted with tics.
A. J. Lees
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Motor-cortical interaction in Gilles de la Tourette syndrome. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: In Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS) increased activation of the primary motor cortex (M1) before and during movement execution followed by increased inhibition after movement termination was reported.
Stephanie Franzkowiak +9 more
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Lessons Learned from Open-label Deep Brain Stimulation for Tourette Syndrome: Eight Cases over 7 Years [PDF]
Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) remains an experimental but promising treatment for patients with severe refractory Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (TS).
Alterman, Ron L. +11 more
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Background Tourette syndrome (TS) is a childhood‐onset neuropsychiatric condition characterized by motor and vocal tics. Many individuals with TS continue to experience tics and functional difficulties into adulthood, yet the factors influencing these long‐term trajectories remain poorly understood.
Kathryn E. Barber +12 more
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Interrogating the Genetic Determinants of Tourette’s Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders Through Genome-Wide Association Studies [PDF]
Objective: Tourette’s syndrome is polygenic and highly heritable. Genome-wide association study (GWAS) approaches are useful for interrogating the genetic architecture and determinants of Tourette’s syndrome and other tic disorders. The authors conducted
Gilles de la Tourette GWAS Replication Initiative +4 more
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A Theory‐Based Nursing Scale for Measuring the Impact of Sleep Disturbance on Quality of Life
ABSTRACT Aims Sleep disturbance and quality of life have been widely studied; however, there is a lack of theory‐based, nursing‐specific tools that directly assess their relationship. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool based on Kolcaba's Comfort Theory. Design Methodological study.
Güzel Nur Yildiz +3 more
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