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Progress in research on Tourette syndrome
Kevin J Black1, Joseph Jankovic2, Tamara Hershey3
1Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, Radiology, and Anatomy & Neurobiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
|December 2, 2014
Summary
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a genetic neurological disorder characterized by tics. Recent research reviews advances in TS understanding, covering its symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Genetics
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Tourette syndrome (TS) is a heritable neuropsychiatric disorder.
- It is defined by motor and phonic tics developing in childhood or adolescence.
- TS is often complicated by obsessions and compulsions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in Tourette syndrome research.
- To cover key areas including phenomenology, epidemiology, genetics, pathophysiology, and treatment.
- To consolidate findings presented at the Fifth International Scientific Symposium on Tourette Syndrome.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent scientific literature on Tourette syndrome.
- Synthesis of findings from the Fifth International Scientific Symposium on Tourette Syndrome.
- Compilation of articles focusing on various aspects of TS.
Main Results:
- Significant progress has been made across multiple research fronts in TS.
- Advances in understanding the genetic and pathophysiological underpinnings of TS.
- Improved insights into the diagnosis, symptoms, and therapeutic strategies for TS.
Conclusions:
- The field of Tourette syndrome research is rapidly evolving.
- A comprehensive understanding of TS requires integrating knowledge from diverse scientific disciplines.
- Continued research is crucial for improving the lives of individuals with TS.
