Recent advances in Tourette syndrome.
Recent advances in Tourette syndrome.
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DOI:
10.1097/wco.0b013e328344648c
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发表时间:
2011-04
影响因子:
4.8
通讯作者:
Pittenger C
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作者:
Bloch M;State M;Pittenger C
The purpose of this review is to consider the recent literature pertaining to the neurobiology, genetics and treatment of Tourette syndrome (TS). Over the last several years, both neuropathological and genetic findings have further focused attention on long-standing hypotheses regarding the role of the basal ganglia in the etiology of tics and TS. Moreover, while the field awaits the results the first large-scale genetic studies, recent findings have already mirrored developments in the neuropsychiatric genetics literature more broadly, highlighting the value of the study of rare variation and the overlap of risks among seemingly disparate diagnostic categories. Finally, treatment studies have underscored the importance of cognitive-behavioral as well as pharmacological interventions for the treatment of tic disorders. Recent findings have led to novel, testable hypotheses regarding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying TS. These, in turn, have begun to provide new avenues to conceptualizing treatment strategies. While the development of additional medication options is a pressing need, recent data has demonstrated both the safety and efficacy of non-pharmacological approaches.