Emerging treatments for Tourette's disorder
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Generating Acute and Chronic Experimental Models of Motor Tic Expression in Rats
Published on: May 27, 2021
1Yale Child Study Center, 230 South Frontage Road, New Haven, CT 06520, USA. Michael.bloch@yale.edu
Abstract:
Tourette's disorder is a childhood-onset neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics. Many children with Tourette's disorder improve throughout adolescence. However, some adults with Tourette's disorder still experience severe symptoms and significant disability. This article examines the evidence base for current treatments for Tourette's disorder. Emerging treatments such as deep brain stimulation, habit reversal therapy, and repetitive trans-cranial magnetic stimulation are also discussed.
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