OBJECTIVE Despite evidence of elevated risk factors for suicidal thoughts and behavior in youth with Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders (CTD), few studies have actually examined that relationship. This study documented the frequency and clinical correlates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a sample of children and adolescents with CTD (N = 196, range 6-18 years old). The content is...

tion tests, and urine analysis were normal. There were no factors causing short stature such as chronic illness, primary bone disease or a dysmorphic syndrome. Maximal plasma GH response to standard stimulation tests with clonidine and insulin was ! 10 ng/ml. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of hypophysis was normal. The patient was diagnosed as having idiopathic growth hormone deficiency (GHD)...

BACKGROUND A great deal of evidence has shown that iron is an important component in cognitive, sensorimotor, and social-emotional development and functioning, because the development of central nervous system processes is highly dependent on iron-containing enzymes and proteins. Deficiency of iron in early life may increase the risk of psychiatric morbidity. METHODS Utilizing the National He...

Movement disorders presenting in childhood are often complex and a heterogenous group of difficulties which can be a minefield for the primary care doctor. The recent activities of the European Society for the Study of Tourette Syndrome (ESSTS) have included publication of European clinical guidelines for Tourette syndrome and other Tic disorders aimed at guiding paediatricians and psychiatrist...

OBJECTIVE To assess the mental health of children born after fertility treatment by comparing their risk of mental disorders with that of spontaneously conceived children. DESIGN Prospective register based cohort study. SETTING Nationwide register based information from Danish National Health Registers cross linked by a unique personal identification number assigned to all citizens in Denma...

About 200 journal articles reported research on Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders in 2014. Here we briefly summarize a few of the reports that seemed most important or interesting, ranging from animal models to human studies. Readers can comment on our choices or provide their own favorites using the tools on the online article.

BACKGROUND To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of a clonidine transdermal patch in the treatment of children with tic disorders (TD) and to establish a predictive model for patients. METHODS Forty-one patients who met the inclusion criteria entered into 12 weeks of prospective, open, single-group, self-controlled treatment with a clonidine transdermal patch. The Yale Global Tic Severity...

tic criteria for dysthymic disorder are: low mood during the day or most times of the day for at least one year in adults or two years in children, with at least two of following items: decrease or increase of appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, loss of energy, low self-confidence, concentration and decision making disorders, feel of sadness and hopelessness (Freidman, 1995).