Tourette syndrome research highlights from 2018

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Genetics
• Psychiatry

Background:

• Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders are complex neurological conditions.
• Annual research reviews are crucial for staying updated on advancements.
• Previous highlights articles have covered significant findings in the field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize the most important and interesting research from 2018 concerning Tourette syndrome and tic disorders.
• To provide a concise overview of key advancements for researchers and clinicians.
• To facilitate community engagement and feedback on research selections.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of published research from 2018 relevant to Tourette syndrome and tic disorders.
• Selection of studies based on perceived importance and interest by the authors.
• Summarization of selected reports in an accessible format.

Main Results:

• Key research findings from 2018 in Tourette syndrome and tic disorders are presented.
• A curated selection of significant studies is provided.
• The article serves as a valuable resource for the Tourette syndrome research community.

Conclusions:

• The 2018 research landscape for Tourette syndrome and tic disorders is summarized.
• Community input is encouraged for ongoing research highlight articles.
• This review contributes to the annual update of the Tics collection on F1000Research.