News tagged with tourette syndrome

Deep brain stimulation powerful in treating Tourette's

Ten out of 11 patients with severe Tourette’s Syndrome have reported improvement after receiving deep brain stimulation surgery, according to University of New South Wales research published in the American Journal of ...

Neuroscience Aug 16, 2012 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0 |

Behavioral intervention can reduce tics in adults with Tourette syndrome

Specially designed comprehensive behavioral therapy is more effective than sessions offering patient support and education in helping adults with Tourette syndrome manage their tics – sudden, repetitive motions or vocalizations ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Aug 06, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Study creates tool to track real-time chemical changes in brain

Mayo Clinic researchers have found a novel way to monitor real-time chemical changes in the brains of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The groundbreaking insight will help physicians more effectively use ...

Neuroscience Jul 16, 2012 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0 |

Filters that reduce 'brain clutter' identified

(PhysOrg.com) -- McGill researchers suggest malfunctions in neurons that filter visual information may be responsible for diseases such as ADHD and schizophrenia.

Neuroscience Apr 14, 2011 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Tourette Syndrome: non-drug therapy to reduce tics

The use of cognitive-behavioural therapy to treat tics in Tourette syndrome may be as effective as and even superior to medication in certain cases. According to a new study published in a special edition of the International Jo ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Apr 14, 2011 | 5 / 5 (3) | 0