Decreased Volume of the Cerebral Ventricles on CT Images in Gilles de la Tourette’s Syndrome by Lisbeth Regeur, L. Korbo, N. Bang, B. Pakkenberg

“…We found a significantly reduced ventricular volume in 24 patients with Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome (GTS) compared with 28 controls.…”
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Effectiveness of ‘Tackle Your Tics’, a brief, intensive group-based exposure therapy programme for children with tic disorders: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Danielle Cath, Annet Heijerman-Holtgrefe, Chaim Huyser, Cara Verdellen, Jolande van de Griendt, Laura Beljaars, Kees-Jan Kan, Ramón Lindauer, Pieter Hoekstra, Lisbeth Utens

“…Introduction This paper outlines the study protocol for the Dutch Tackle Your Tics study in youth with tic disorders. Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders are prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders, placing considerable burden on youth and their families. …”
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D8/17 Monoclonal Antibody: An Unclear Neuropsychiatric Marker by Astrid Morer, Odette Viñas, Luisa Lázaro, Jordi Bosch, Josep Toro, Josefina Castro

“…Objective: It has been hypothesized that monoclonal antibody D8/17 identifies a B lymphocyte antigen with expanded expression in patients with rheumatic fever, childhood onset obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette syndrome (TS) or prepubertal anorexia nervosa (AN). …”
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Microglial Dysregulation in Psychiatric Disease by Luciana Romina Frick, Kyle Williams, Christopher Pittenger

“…Here we summarize postmortem, animal, neuroimaging, and other evidence for microglial pathology in major depression, schizophrenia, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Tourette syndrome. We identify gaps in the existing literature and important areas for future research. …”
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Progress on neuromodulation for treatment of mental disorders by DONG Wen⁃wen, QIU Chang, ZHAO Liang, ZHANG Wen⁃bin

“…This paper summarizes the current applications of neuromodulation technique for various mental disorders, including obsessive⁃compulsive disorder, depression, Tourette's syndrome, bipolar affective disorder, autism spectrum disorder, substance dependence and schizophrenia. …”
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Does Repeated Ticking Maintain Tic Behavior? An Experimental Study of Eye Blinking in Healthy Individuals by Daniel J. V. Beetsma, Marcel A. van den Hout, Iris M. Engelhard, Marleen M. Rijkeboer, Danielle C. Cath

“…Tics in Tourette Syndrome (TS) are often preceded by 'premonitory urges': annoying feelings or bodily sensations. …”
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Psychiatric and Behavioral Complications of GPi DBS in an Adolescent with Myoclonus Dystonia by Graciela Kriegel, Melanie I. Stuckey

“…Following insertion, his OCD became severe and he developed depression, Tourette syndrome, and stuttering. His first admission to a psychiatric unit was for management of a manic episode following treatment for depression with fluoxetine, and he began to exhibit severe aggressive behavior. …”
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Investigating Neurometabolite Changes in Response to Median Nerve Stimulation by Mairi S. Houlgreave, Katherine Dyke, Adam Berrington, Stephen R. Jackson

“…ABSTRACT Background Rhythmic median nerve stimulation (MNS) at 10 Hz has been shown to cause a substantial reduction in tic frequency in individuals with Tourette syndrome. The mechanism of action is currently unknown but is hypothesized to involve entrainment of oscillations within the sensorimotor cortex. …”
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The Assessment of Knowledge about Tourette’s Syndrome among Medical Students and Primary Physicians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Anas A. Alalwan, Mohammad A. Alkhamis, Ahmad M. Samman, Enan H. M. Alsharif, Omar E. M. Tarabzoni, Ismail A. Khatri

“…There was alarming lack of knowledge about Tourette syndrome at various level of medical training and practice including students and physicians. …”
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Nanotechnology-driven electrochemical neurotransmitter sensing as a fundamental approach towards improving diagnostics and therapeutics: A review by Mehr Un Nisa, Asim Yaqub, Muhammad Hashim Khan, Fatima Yaseen, Shahaab Jilani, Huma Ajab, Noor S. Shah, Abdulaziz Al-Anazi

“…While, abnormal levels are linked with psychotic, physical, and neurodegenerative disorders such as ADHD, autism and tourette syndrome. Therefore, their accurate and sensitive detection is of great importance. …”
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Immunomodulatory Effects Mediated by Dopamine by Rodrigo Arreola, Samantha Alvarez-Herrera, Gilberto Pérez-Sánchez, Enrique Becerril-Villanueva, Carlos Cruz-Fuentes, Enrique Octavio Flores-Gutierrez, María Eugenia Garcés-Alvarez, Dora Luz de la Cruz-Aguilera, Emilio Medina-Rivero, Gabriela Hurtado-Alvarado, Saray Quintero-Fabián, Lenin Pavón

“…In clinical conditions such as schizophrenia, Parkinson disease, Tourette syndrome, and multiple sclerosis (MS), there are evident alterations during immune responses in leukocytes, in which changes in DA receptor density have been observed. …”
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