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Similarly, the 1994-1995 birth cohort had a significantly higher cumulative incidence of Tourette syndrome than either the 1990-1991 cohort (P=0. 005) or the 1992-1993 cohort (P=0. (MedPage Today)
Concern at rise in child mental disorders Feb 6, 2007
Researchers have known for several years that diagnosis of autism was increasing, but the new research suggests Tourette syndrome and hyperkinetic disorder are also being more commonly identified in children ... They focused on diagnoses of autism, autism spectrum disorder, Tourette syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and hyperkinetic disorder ... Tourette syndrome more than doubled between 1990 and 1995. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Study shows increase in mental disorders among children Feb 6, 2007
Researchers have known for several years that diagnoses of autism are increasing, but the new research suggests that Tourette syndrome and hyperkinetic disorder are also being more commonly identified in children ... They focused on diagnoses of childhood autism, autism spectrum disorder, Tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and hyperkinetic disorder ... Tourette syndrome more than doubled between the 1990 and 1995 cohort. (Guardian Unlimited)
Neurological Disorders Strike Millions Jan 30, 2007
There wasn't enough data to give an estimate for Tourette syndrome. More information. (Forbes)
Channel 4 may axe Big Brother Jan 23, 2007
Last year's show controversially screened footage of denigrating comments to a sufferer of Tourette syndrome. C4's board now says it wonders if the reality TV show could sustain itself without "manufactured rows" to whip up controversy. (India Times, India)
After racism row, Big Brother faces axe » Jan 22, 2007
After racism row, Big Brother faces axe : HindustanTimes. Sunday, January 21, 2007. (Hindustan Times, India)
Study Questions 'Off-Label' Use of Antipsychotics Jan 20, 2007
Using the drugs "off label' for conditions other than their original approval is perfectly legal but causes concern among some experts. A 2001 report by the AHRQ concluded that about 21 percent of prescribed drug use was for conditions not indicated on the label. Atypical antipsychotics have also been studied for treating Tourette syndrome and autism in children. "Off-label use isn't necessarily bad," Atkins said. "To say it's not an approved indication doesn't mean there's no evidence. " But... (Health-Finder)
Big Brother's history of bother Jan 18, 2007
Concerns were raised over Pete, who has Tourette syndrome and went on to win, and Shahbaz, who threatened to kill himself after five days in the house. The Mental Health Foundation said Channel 4 appeared to be "exploiting vulnerable individuals to make a TV show". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
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