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View article: The Phenomenology of Tics in Adults: Data From the Calgary and Paris Adult Tic Disorders Registry
The Phenomenology of Tics in Adults: Data From the Calgary and Paris Adult Tic Disorders Registry Open
Introduction This study investigated the phenomenology of tics in adults with primary tic disorders (Tourette syndrome, persistent motor or phonic tic disorders) and how these features are influenced by sex. It also examined the prevalence…
View article: Tic Disorders Care Gaps in Spanish‐Speaking Latin America
Tic Disorders Care Gaps in Spanish‐Speaking Latin America Open
Background Primary tic disorders (TD) are common movement disorders in childhood. However, it is unclear if international guidelines are applied in Latin America. Objectives To investigate the applicability of TD guidelines in Latin Americ…
View article: Toxin for Tics: Practical Guidance for Clinicians from a Registry‐Based Naturalistic Study
Toxin for Tics: Practical Guidance for Clinicians from a Registry‐Based Naturalistic Study Open
Background Botulinum toxin is a recommended treatment for tics. There is little practical guidance on the use of this treatment. Objectives Our aim is to describe our experience using botulinum toxin injections for tics in adults. We provi…
View article: Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over the Supplementary Motor Area in Tourette Syndrome
Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over the Supplementary Motor Area in Tourette Syndrome Open
Background Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over the supplementary motor area (SMA) has shown promise in Tourette syndrome (TS), but previous studies were limited in size and stimulation duration. Objective The aim was to exp…
View article: Evidence-based guidelines for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette syndrome in children and youth: A rapid review.
Evidence-based guidelines for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette syndrome in children and youth: A rapid review. Open
Current evidence-based guidelines prioritize psychological therapies for children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, OCD, or TS. If adequate and equitable service provision is a priority for decision makers, it is essential for the …
View article: Diagnostic Criteria for Primary Tic Disorders: Time for Reappraisal
Diagnostic Criteria for Primary Tic Disorders: Time for Reappraisal Open
The most widely applied diagnostic criteria for Tourette syndrome (TS) and other persistent motor and vocal tic disorders (PMVTD) are those included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders of the American Psychia…
View article: Selecting Research Methods to Address Clinical Questions
Selecting Research Methods to Address Clinical Questions Open
Research is fundamentally about thorough exploration and analysis aimed at expanding knowledge, understanding phenomena, and solving problems to enhance decision-making.1 In clinical practice, and particularly in the movement disorders fie…
View article: P.044 Ambient air pollution and emergency department presentations for pediatric primary headache and seizure disorders in Calgary, Canada
P.044 Ambient air pollution and emergency department presentations for pediatric primary headache and seizure disorders in Calgary, Canada Open
Background: Climate change, and fossil fuel combustion threaten the health of children globally through direct and indirect mechanisms, 1 such as the exacerbation of ambient air pollution. 1,2 Increased ambient air pollutant concentrations…
View article: Testing the specificity of phenomenological criteria for functional tic‐like behaviours in youth with Tourette syndrome
Testing the specificity of phenomenological criteria for functional tic‐like behaviours in youth with Tourette syndrome Open
Background and purpose The aim was to test the specificity of phenomenological criteria for functional tic‐like behaviours (FTLBs). The European Society for the Study of Tourette Syndrome (ESSTS) criteria for the diagnosis of FTLBs include…
View article: What are the Key Phenomenological Clues to Diagnose Functional Tic‐Like Behaviors in the Pandemic Era?
What are the Key Phenomenological Clues to Diagnose Functional Tic‐Like Behaviors in the Pandemic Era? Open
Background Functional tic‐like behaviors (FTLBs) can be difficult to distinguish from tics. Objectives To describe the phenomenology of FTLBs in youth and assess the movements and vocalizations most suggestive of the diagnosis. Methods We …
View article: Premonitory Urge in Patients with Tics and Functional Tic‐like Behaviors
Premonitory Urge in Patients with Tics and Functional Tic‐like Behaviors Open
Background Premonitory urges (PU) are well described in primary tics, but their frequency and intensity in functional tic‐like behaviors (FTLB) are unclear. Objective To study the experience of PU in patients with FTLB. Methods We compared…
View article: Prospective <scp>follow‐up</scp> study of youth and adults with onset of functional tic‐like behaviours during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic
Prospective <span>follow‐up</span> study of youth and adults with onset of functional tic‐like behaviours during the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic Open
Background and purpose Very little is known about the long‐term prognosis of patients with functional tic‐like behaviours (FTLBs). We sought to characterize the trajectory of symptom severity over a 12‐month period. Methods Patients with F…
View article: Association Between Peer Victimization, Gender Diversity, Mental Health, and Recurrent Headaches in Adolescents
Association Between Peer Victimization, Gender Diversity, Mental Health, and Recurrent Headaches in Adolescents Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: It is unknown whether bullying and gender diversity are associated with increased headache frequency in adolescents. Our study aimed to assess the association between peer victimization, gender diversity, and fre…
View article: Study protocol: A cross-sectional survey of clinicians to identify barriers to clinical practice guideline implementation in the assessment and treatment of persistent tic disorders
Study protocol: A cross-sectional survey of clinicians to identify barriers to clinical practice guideline implementation in the assessment and treatment of persistent tic disorders Open
Introduction Eight members of the International Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Society Tic and Tourette Syndrome Study Group formed a subcommittee to discuss further barriers to practice guideline implementation. Based on exper…
View article: Scoping Review on <scp>ADCY5</scp>‐Related Movement Disorders
Scoping Review on <span>ADCY5</span>‐Related Movement Disorders Open
Background Adenylyl cyclase 5 (ADCY5)‐related movement disorder (ADCY5‐RMD) is a rare, childhood‐onset disease resulting from pathogenic variants in the ADCY5 gene. The clinical features, diagnostic options, natural history, and treatments…
View article: Distinguishing functional from primary tics: a study of expert video assessments
Distinguishing functional from primary tics: a study of expert video assessments Open
Background Reliably applied criteria to differentiate functional from primary tics are lacking. In the absence of biological markers, the development of new diagnostic criteria to assist clinicians is predicated on expert judgement and con…
View article: Issue Information
Issue Information Open
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice-is an online-only journal committed to publishing high quality peer reviewed articles related to clinical aspects of movement disorders which broadly include phenomenology (interesting case/case series/…
View article: Aripiprazole for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), a Cochrane Review
Aripiprazole for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), a Cochrane Review Open
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View article: Engaging youth and parents in clinical pediatric research: A case-based example
Engaging youth and parents in clinical pediatric research: A case-based example Open
Background Youth and parent engagement is a key component of clinical research. There are many ways to actively and meaningfully engage youth and parents as integral members of research teams, for example, through ad-hoc committees, adviso…
View article: Transitional Care for Young People with Movement Disorders: <scp>Consensus‐Based</scp> Recommendations from the <scp>MDS</scp> Task Force on Pediatrics
Transitional Care for Young People with Movement Disorders: <span>Consensus‐Based</span> Recommendations from the <span>MDS</span> Task Force on Pediatrics Open
Background The International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society (MDS) set up a working group on pediatric movement disorders (MDS Task Force on Pediatrics) to generate recommendations to guide the transition process from pediatrics t…
View article: Have We Forgotten What Tics Are? A Re‐Exploration of Tic Phenomenology in Youth with Primary Tics
Have We Forgotten What Tics Are? A Re‐Exploration of Tic Phenomenology in Youth with Primary Tics Open
Background The first systematic description of tics in a large sample was in 1978. Objectives To assess the phenomenology of tics in youth and investigate how age and sex influence tic phenomenology. Methods Children and adolescents with p…
View article: Social media as an incubator of personality and behavioral psychopathology: Symptom and disorder authenticity or psychosomatic social contagion?
Social media as an incubator of personality and behavioral psychopathology: Symptom and disorder authenticity or psychosomatic social contagion? Open
There has been an increasing recognition among both medical and psychological professionals, as well as the public media, of a concerning trend for child and adolescent users of audiovisual-based, algorithmic social media platforms (e.g., …
View article: Prevalence and Incidence of Huntington's Disease: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Prevalence and Incidence of Huntington's Disease: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
The incidence and prevalence of Huntington's disease (HD) based on a systematic review and meta‐analysis of 20 studies published from 1985 to 2010 was estimated at 0.38 per 100,000 person‐years (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.16–0.94) and…
View article: Transition Services for Children and Young Adults with Movement Disorders: A Survey by the <scp>MDS</scp> Task Force on Pediatrics
Transition Services for Children and Young Adults with Movement Disorders: A Survey by the <span>MDS</span> Task Force on Pediatrics Open
Background There is currently very limited data related to transition services for movement disorders. Objectives Movement Disorders Society (MDS) Task Force on Pediatrics conducted a survey of current provision of transition for young adu…
View article: Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tourette Syndrome—Meaningfully Improving Access to Behavioral Therapy for Tics
Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tourette Syndrome—Meaningfully Improving Access to Behavioral Therapy for Tics Open
Internet-Delivered Exposure and Response Prevention for Children and Adolescents With Tourette Syndrome