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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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The picture that emerges is one of complex behavioral phenotypes that alter over the course of CNS development. While many cases are mild and may not come to medical attention, others are chronic and disabling. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of recent progress in understanding phenomenology, epidemiology, genetics, neurobiology, and ...
J F, Leckman +3 more
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Tic Disorders revisited: Introduction of the term “Tic Spectrum Disorders” [PDF]
Background : Although, in the DSM-5 chronic motor tic disorder (CMTD) and Tourette syndrome (TS) are distinct diagnostic categories, there is no genetic or phenotypic evidence that supports this diagnostic categorization.
Kirsten R. Müller-Vahl +2 more
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Moderators and Predictors of Response to Behavior Therapy for Tics in Tourette Syndrome [PDF]
Objective: To examine moderators and predictors of response to behavior therapy for tics in children and adults with Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders.
Dziura, James +8 more
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Review of Prevalence Studies of Tic Disorders: Methodological Caveats
Introduction: Tic disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood associated with psychiatric comorbidity and academic problems. Estimating the prevalence and understanding the epidemiology of tic disorders is more complex than was once ...
Esther Cubo
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Tourette and tic disorders in ICD-11: standing at the diagnostic crossroads
This article reflects discussion by the WHO ICD-11 Working Group on the Classification of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. After reviewing the historical classification of tic disorders, this article discusses their placement in ICD-11 ...
Douglas W. Woods, Per H. Thomsen
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Software for web-based tic suppression training [version 2; referees: 3 approved] [PDF]
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is a first-line behavior therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette syndrome (TS). However, ERP for tic disorders requires intentional tic suppression, which for some patients is difficult even for brief
Black, Jonathan K, Black, Kevin J
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Tic disorders may cause impairment both by themselves and associated comorbidities. Medications for tic disorders are indicated when tics are moderate/ severe causing severe impairment and in presence of comorbid disorders responsive to medications ...
Sarper Taskiran +2 more
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ObjectivesTic disorders (TDs) are complex neurological conditions characterized by involuntary, persistent vocalizations and motor movements called tics.
Evangeline Taylor +3 more
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A randomized controlled trial comparing behavioral, educational, and pharmacological treatments in youths with chronic tic disorder or Tourette syndrome [PDF]
Context: The existing literature on the treatment of pediatric chronic tic disorder (CTD) and Tourette syndrome (TS) indicates that both behavioral therapy (BT) and pharmacotherapy (PT) are effective for reducing symptoms.
Cardona, Francesco +4 more
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