Tourette Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by tics, which are involuntary, rapid, sudden movements or vocalizations that occur repeatedly.

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Reviewed October 2011

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Title:	Tourette syndrome
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Tourette Syndrome is a disorder of the brain causing people to make movements or sounds which they cannot control.
Date:	Aug 2010

Title:	Tourette syndrome
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterised by involuntary tics and repetitive vocalisations. The cause is unknown, but theories include genetic factors, bacterial infection and neurochemical abnormalities. There is no cure.
Date:	May 2010

Title:	Pharmacological treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with comorbid tic disorders
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	As many as half of all children with tic disorders also have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Symptoms of ADHD are often more disabling for children than their tics. Historically, the reported ability of stimulant medications to worsen ...
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Pimozide for tics in Tourette's syndrome
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Pimozide is a well-studied drug used to treat the tics (uncontrolled movements and noises) caused by Tourette Syndrome. There are concerns about side effects associated with pimozide, so it would be helpful to know how it compares to other drugs, and ...
Date:	Feb 2008

Title:	Cannabinoids for Tourette's Syndrome
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Cannabinoid medication might be useful in the treatment of the symptoms in patients with Tourette's syndrome. At the present time only two relevant studies have been conducted. Both studies used tetrahydrocannabinol (9THC). In both studies 9THC was ...
Date:	Oct 2007

Title:	What is Tourette Syndrome?
Publisher:	Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia
Description:	Describes symptoms of Tourette Syndrome and services to help people with the condition.
Date:	Oct 2006

Title:	What is Tourette's Syndrome?
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	Describes symptoms of Tourette's Syndrome and services available.
Date:	May 1996

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