Research article summary (published 30 Dec 1992):

Tic disorders.

Full Abstract

This article has provided an approach to patients who present with Tourette's syndrome or other tic disorders. The goals are to clarify each of the problems, to determine whether the major source of distress is related to tics or associated behaviors, and to develop an individualized multimodal treatment program. A valuable source of additional information for physicians, parents, and patients is the voluntary nonprofit Tourette Syndrome Association, 42-40 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361-9596.

Author information

Author/s: Singer, H S (HS);

Affiliation: Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.

Grants: NS 15080 (Agency:NINDS NIH HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review

Journal: Pediatric annals (Pediatr Ann), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1993-Jan; vol 22 (issue 1) : pp 22-9

Dates: Created 1993/03/11; Completed 1993/03/11; Revised 2007/11/14;

PMID: 8094240, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Antipsychotic Agents - therapeutic use Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - complications; therapy Behavior Therapy Child Child Behavior Disorders - complications; therapy Clonidine - therapeutic use

Female Humans Male Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - complications; therapy Tic Disorders - classification; complications; diagnosis; drug therapy Tourette Syndrome - complications; diagnosis

Associated Chemicals: Antipsychotic Agents (0) ; Clonidine (4205-90-7)

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