title: Psychophysiological aspects of Tourette's syndrome.
abstract: Tourette's syndrome (TS), once considered a rare disorder, has been investigated extensively in the last two decades. It is inherited, usually beginning in childhood, and waxes and wanes, usually decreasing in frequency and severity in adolescence and early adulthood. Pharmacotherapy is the usual treatment approach, reducing frequency and severity of symptoms, but it is not a cure and often has side effects. Psychological help for people with TS and their families may be needed for this complex disorder.
authors.affiliation: Psychology Department, St. John's University, Jamaica, NY 11439, USA.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Murray
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004292:Dominance, Cerebral / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology; D012917:Social Adjustment; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D006220:Haloperidol