Disabled lonely hearts find love online May 21, 2008
The site launched two years ago and now has about 5,300 members from the United States, Australia, Britain, Canada and Israel suffering from more than 50 types of illnesses and disorders including multiple sclerosis, hepatitis, lupus, Tourette Syndrome, sexually transmitted diseases, and obesity. "The ex gave me the gift that keeps on giving ... Herpes," wrote one member. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Distinct Treatment Needed: Tourette's And Obsessive-compulsive Disorder May 16, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 15, 2008) While 30 to 50 percent of people with Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome are also affected with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), both illnesses might have a distinct neurocognitive profile, according to a new study published in the journal Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Brain Psychiatry by researchers from the Universit; de Montr;al and the Fernand-Seguin Research Centre of the Louis-H Lafontaine Hospital ... Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome is a complex neuropsychiatric... (Science Daily)
Teen teaches about Tourette syndrome May 12, 2008
" Kevin, 13, has Tourette syndrome. Though his symptoms are milder than others with the condition, his involuntary actions cause people to question him or negatively react to him. This used to happen at school a lot. "You'll hear people say, 'Oh yeah, that kid has asthma ... " That hope is why Kevin recently trained to be a youth ambassador for the Tourette Syndrome Association during the group's national conference in Washington, D.C. As part of the inaugural program, Kevin learned new ways to... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tentative Deal On Clinton Student's Suspension May 3, 2008
Christian said "Student J "backed into" his hand, and the camera fell to the ground. The flash then went off,he said. Two class periods later, Christian was sent to the assistant principal's office and was later charged by police.Dressed in too-short khaki pants, sneakers and a partially tucked-in blue collared shirt and gray tie, Christian answered questions with robotic ease and worked through technical science terms and explanations with a mouthful of braces.During questioning by his... (FOX61, CT)
Mental Health Association presents Bell Ringer Awards Apr 22, 2008
For five years, she has worked at the only Tourette Syndrome camp in Texas, and she is the author of Managing Tourette Syndrome: A Workbook for Kids with Tic Disorders. It was published for the mental health community in 2003, and is soon to be released nationally as a trade book under the title Coping With Tourette Syndrome. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Minnesota: TV Ad Backs Medical Marijuana Use Apr 16, 2008
By Anna Boyd 16:17, April 15th 2008. A new TV ad, featuring a woman suffering from extreme back pain, is the first in a new series meant to urge Governor Tim Pawlently not to veto a bill in order to protect suffering Minnesotans from arrest for using medical marijuana under a doctor s recommendation. (eFluxMedia)
Northwood theater renovation continues Mar 15, 2008
Tom Ace wrote on Mar 14, 2008 9:15 PM:" Registration, do you have tourette syndrome? What's with PORK!!? ". Registration Required wrote on Mar 14, 2008 7:51 PM:" PORK!! ". (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
More of this story Mar 6, 2008
Thomas Ostric, 12, who has numerous disabilities including Tourette syndrome and obsessive compulsive disorder, has succeeded academically, earning all A's 9;s, and has won more than 20 awards for his accomplishments. Because of his achievements, Thomas will receive a Yes I Can. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Insurance falls short for mental health Mar 4, 2008
Couper, now 12, has bipolar disorder, Tourette syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder - serious mental illnesses, diseases of the brain ... Tammy Fisher's son Couper Harding, 12, is bipolar, has Tourette syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder. (AZCentral -- News)
New Deep Brain Stimulation Device For Parkinson's, Movement Disorders, Under Evaluation Feb 15, 2008
13, 2007) Deep brain stimulation helps patients who suffer from Tourette Syndrome, according to a new article. This first-of-its-kind study of five adults with TS determined that DBS can reduce tic frequency. (Science Daily)
Science: Creative Disorders Feb 10, 2008
The pianist Nick Van Bloss, whose career was destroyed by a mid-performance attack of Tourette syndrome, is the focus of much of the investigation, though it also touches on autism, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The result is both moving and revealing and leaves the viewer with much to ponder long after the credits have rolled. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The practice giving disease a bad name Jan 23, 2008
"Eponyms are often practical and a form of medical shorthand Do we really want to speak of violent muscular jerks of the face, shoulders, and extremities with spasmodic grunting, explosive noises or coprolalia instead of Tourette syndrome?" Whitworth said. "If we abolish them in medicine, can we still use them in the sciences that enable medicine? Do we get rid of Avogadro's number, Boyle's law, the joule, the kelvin, the hertz?". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
About a duck Jan 18, 2008
The band coined their unusual name, according to Heaton, when one night a friend with Tourette Syndrome yelled out "Packway!". "Then there was modification from there because they were drinking a handle of whiskey," Heaton said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Treating the youngResearchers plan clinic to find, treat disabilities in children Dec 24, 2007
By Michael Dinan Staff Writer Published December 24 2007 Leading researchers on problems such as autism, Tourette Syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder are planning to establish a clinic in Greenwich to diagnose and treat developmental disabilities in children. "Initially, what we're offering are comprehensive, detailed assessments with appropriate referrals, and over time we hope to build clinical capacity, to provide treatment," said Dr. Robert King of the Yale University School of... (Greenwich Time)
The B-Word Book Craze Dec 22, 2007
If it weren't so commercially calculated, it might sound like Tourette Syndrome ... If it weren't so commercially calculated, it might sound like Tourette Syndrome. (Townhall.com)
Hip Hop is his stomping ground Dec 20, 2007
Tourrette s syndrome often arises during adolescence and is commonly associated with obsessive compulsive disorder and attention deficit disorders according to the National Tourette Syndrome Association. The symptoms can vary in severity. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Therapy Can Reduce Tics And Tourette Syndrome Dec 16, 2007
19, 2001) A new study by Johns Hopkins Children's Center neurologists suggests that baclofen, a drug long thought to be effective in reducing the vocal and motor tics associated with Tourette syndrome ... 13, 2007) Deep brain stimulation helps patients who suffer from Tourette Syndrome, according to a new article ... 27, 2006) A pilot study conducted by Yale School of Nursing and the Yale Child Study Center showed that a program to train parents how to manage the disruptive behavior of children... (Science Daily)
Parkinson's patients get relief earlier Dec 12, 2007
Deep brain stimulation is also being used experimentally for treating Tourette syndrome, epilepsy, obsessive-compulsive disorder and clinical depression, according to Medtronic Inc., the major manufacturer of the devices. To do the surgery, doctors attach a metal halo to the patient's skull after injecting local anesthetic in the scalp, and then do a CT scan of the head with the halo attached, all of which helps them guide the electrodes to the right place through two holes that are drilled in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CNN Heroes finalists: Championing Children Dec 1, 2007
To help other Tourette's sufferers fit in, Loeff created Tourette Syndrome Camp USA.. The camp, one of only three nationwide for children with Tourette's syndrome, is distinctive because it works as a camp-within-a-camp. (CNN)
CNN Announces Finalists for 'CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute' Nov 28, 2007
CHAMPIONING CHILDREN - Dr. Rick Hodes of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, who has served as a conduit for Ethiopian children to receive essential vaccinations, surgeries and other medical procedures; Scott Loeff of Chicago, who founded a camp for children with Tourette Syndrome to enable them to fit in with other children; Steve Peifer of Kijabe, Kenya, who combated severe dropout rates in Kenya by ensuring that more than 11,000 children have daily lunches at school and access to computers. COMMUNITY... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
University Hospitals Case Medical Center finds new treatment holds promise for Tourette syndrome Nov 13, 2007
Study is the first of its kind to explore the use of deep brain stimulation for Tourette syndrome. Research out of the Neurological Institute at University Hospitals Case Medical Center finds that Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) helps patients who suffer from Tourette Syndrome (TS) ... Tourette syndrome is a neurobehavioral disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive muscle movements (motor tics) and vocalizations (vocal tics). (EurekAlert!)
Move ADHD Parenting Classes To The Soccer Field To Get Dads Involved Oct 27, 2007
27, 2006) A pilot study conducted by Yale School of Nursing and the Yale Child Study Center showed that a program to train parents how to manage the disruptive behavior of children with Tourette syndrome and. (Jun. (Science Daily)
Memorial offers surgical procedure for people with Parkinson’s disease Oct 11, 2007
In addition to Parkinson s disease, the Activa system can sometimes be used for people who have other types of tremors, multiple sclerosis, Tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder and generalized dystonia. In Europe, it is used for severe depression. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
First Tour de Dutchess a success Oct 5, 2007
He began designing the tour last spring as a fundraiser for the Tourette Syndrome Association. Having been diagnosed himself with the neurological disorder at 11-years-old and having long been involved with the association, he said for years he's wanted to organize an event to give back to the TSA. "It took a lot of planning but thank goodness I spent all that time doing it.". (Pawling News Chronicle, NY)
Mystery Illness Causes Obsessive Hair-Pulling Sep 17, 2007
"It's actually the same gene other resarchers found associated with tourette syndrome, which we found is also associated with trichotillomania," Ashley-Koch said. While there is no cure for trich doctors say two effective treatments are available. (Fox News)
A night's respite from MADness Sep 8, 2007
"At times," reported The Guardian's Ian Katz, "it felt as though whole swathes of America had suffered an epidemic of Tourette syndrome." And Bush won Ohio. Of course, being who we are, we've greeted his meddling in our affairs with absolute politeness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
NEWSWEEK MEDIA LEAD SHEET: September 3, 2007 Issue (on newsstands Monday, August 27) Aug 27, 2007
4 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, researchers at six universities, including UCLA and the University of Texas at San Antonio, are taking a fresh look at habit-reversal training (HRT), to help the more than 200,000 Americans living with severe forms of Tourette syndrome cope with their symptoms. THE ARTS: "Fall Preview: First to Worst" (p. (PR Newswire)
New Tactics for Treating Tourette Syndrome Aug 26, 2007
Sept. 3, 2007 issue - Marg Mackrell was just 3 when her parents noticed the first signs of what turned out to be Tourette syndrome ... An estimated 200,000 Americans have the most severe form of Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder sometimes marked by outbursts of jerking or swearing. (MSNBC -- Health)
Stuttering and Tourette Syndrome Jul 31, 2007
Stuttering is another neurological condition that is often found in tandem with Tourette syndrome. What is Tourette Syndrome ... Tourette syndrome, named after the French neurologist Georges Gilles de la Tourette, is a neurological illness that involves involuntary movements and vocalizations (spoken words) named "tics." These tics can be repetitive or singular, and they are difficult for patients to suppress. (Suite101.com)
Tourette Syndrome's Relatives Jul 22, 2007
It seems that those with Tourette syndrome have a higher likelihood of developing other impulsive disorders ... Many people with Tourette syndrome live with either or both of these conditions along with their Tourette's ... What is Tourette Syndrome. (Suite101.com)
Affliction bonds Pirates' LaRoche and Gorzelanny Jul 19, 2007
" (Lowe declined to be interviewed for this story.) Schuerholz had previous experience dealing with players who required medication. He was the general manager in Kansas City when Jim Eisenreich overcame Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder often characterized by tics. Eisenreich played 15 big-league seasons, batting .290. "It's a factor that has to be managed, like vision," Schuerholz says. "If you take the right medication and follow the right protocol and do it well, you can manage that... (USA Today -- Sports)
Children With Tourette's Quicker At Certain Mental Grammar Skills Jul 17, 2007
The study was funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Tourette Syndrome Association, and the Mabel Flory Trust. The other author, Matthew Walenski, was a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown while the study was carried out, and is currently assistant project scientist at the University of California-San Diego. (Science Daily)
What is Tourette Syndrome? Jul 13, 2007
What is Tourette Syndrome ... What is Tourette Syndrome ... What is Tourette Syndrome. (Suite101.com)
Still-Hot 'Rescue' Jun 13, 2007
He has also developed a unique relationship with Natalie's older brother Richie (Cornell Womack), listed in press materials as having Tourette syndrome. Still, Franco is shaken by the loss of his daughter (taken by a character played by Susan Sarandon, who may return to the series this season). (CTNow.com)
Nearly half of children in Crown care are medicated Jun 9, 2007
The boy was saddled with four serious psychiatric diagnoses, including oppositional defiant disorder and Tourette syndrome, and doused daily with a cocktail of psychotropic drugs before his grandparents came to his rescue. Now living with his grandparents, he is free of diagnoses and drugs. (Globe and Mail)
Teen spreads awareness of Tourette Jun 3, 2007
Zwilling, of Brookville, began by telling the class she was diagnosed at age 7 with something called Tourette syndrome, or TS. She doesn't mention that she was thrown out of a second-grade science class because of a tic she couldn't control ... The incident ignited her mission: to make the world more aware of Tourette syndrome, a disorder that can cause involuntary motor or vocal tics ... As founder of the national Tourette Syndrome Association Youth Ambassador program, Zwilling recently was... (Newsday -- Health)
Missing autistic boy reunited with mum Jun 2, 2007
Ash, who also suffers from Tourette syndrome and mild cerebral palsy, said he hadn't wanted to knock on doors to ask anyone for help because he "didn't want to wake them up". Balwyn resident Brigid Buchanan spotted Ash outside her home early Saturday morning. (Ninemsn)
Autistic boy missing in Melbourne Jun 1, 2007
"He also suffers from mild autism, cerebral palsy and Tourette syndrome.". Police were told it was out of character for Ashley to leave his mother's side. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Big Brother becomes Big Sister as women take over the house May 31, 2007
Big Brother returned in the form of a giant hen party last night when producers unveiled an all-female cast in an attempt to revive the tarnished brand. The show, which accounts for almost one quarter of Channel 4 s annual advertising revenue, was preceded by a humiliating apology over the Shilpa Shetty race row. (Times Online)
Case dismissed against student charged with assault May 30, 2007
The student has Tourette syndrome as well as other medical disabilities, according to the court and the boy's medical history ... The juvenile was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in December 2005, according to Donovan ... Tourette syndrome is a disorder that begins before age 18 and is characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Bipolar Disorder Plagues A Child's Life May 3, 2007
At age 6, Haley was diagnosed with a laundry list of psychiatric disorders: obsessive compulsive disorder, Tourette syndrome and above all, bipolar disorder. It manifests itself in sudden mood swings, with depression and anxiety something the family calls "episodes.". (CBS News)
Daily pill to beat genetic diseases Apr 26, 2007
is there some hope for ppl with tourette syndrome amd with hermansky pudlak syndrome. noai, newyork, usa. (Times Online)
Karl's story Apr 17, 2007
Onalaska Luther senior Caroline Schwedler, 18, won the "When an Apple a Day isn't Enough" essay contest by writing about her brother Karl, 16, and the challenges he faces dealing with tourette syndrome and obsessive compulsive disorder ... This is how Caroline Schwedler of La Crosse began an essay about her 16-year-old brother, Karl, who has Tourette syndrome and obsessive compulsive disorder ... I have Tourette Syndrome and I have people ask me if it s the swearing disease or that shaky thing. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Gil Spencer: Stringer missed boat responding to Imus Apr 15, 2007
Neither, it turned out, did big Imus. The radio talk show host was formally canned a week after he referred to the Rutgers University women s basketball team as a bunch of "nappy-headed hos.". (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Newsday / James Carbone Apr 13, 2007
As founder of the National Tourette Syndrome Youth Ambassador Program, she is one of 12 young people from across the country to receive a national BRICK Award for "helping make the world a better place." With the other young people, who each received a $10,000 community grant to continue their work, Zwilling will appear on the CW Network Thursday night. She's trained more than 100 young "ambassadors" who bring an understanding of Tourette Syndrome to schools and youth groups around Long Island... (Newsday -- Long Island)
ZOLA: Five ways to get through April Apr 5, 2007
There is a theory that the last person to drop out on a bid or the one that groans the loudest or has a sudden onset of Tourette Syndrome might want that player in a trade. On the surface, this seems reasonable, but I have never been a huge fan of this ploy as I am personally not drafting a player and his name, I am drafting a player and his stats. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dr. Clifford B. Saper Featured in The Saban Distinguished Lecturer Series at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Apr 5, 2007
Together with the basic research on animal models, this translational approach is providing new clues about the origins of a variety of neurological disorders including Alzheimer's Disease, Tourette Syndrome, schizophrenia and Prader-Willi Syndrome. Founded in 1901, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has been treating the most seriously ill and injured children in Los Angeles for more than a century, and it is acknowledged throughout the United States and around the world for its leadership in... (Primezone Releases)
Parent Center Navigates Mental Health System Mar 30, 2007
Friday March 30, 2007. (Kim Brown) Lorraine Jacobs struggled with a mentally-ill child for years without any help — now she is heading an Elmhurst program to guide parents like herself. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Chickamauga songwriter is ready to inspire Mar 27, 2007
At the age of 10 he was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle tics and vocal outbursts. When he was 11 doctors discovered cancer in his thyroid, a gland in the neck that regulates the growth and function of many systems in the body. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Building bridges Feb 21, 2007
"I want to be a brain surgeon to help Parkinson's and Tourette syndrome patients," he said. But he also showed memory and vision problems. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
‘60 Minutes’ eyes autism Feb 19, 2007
The MIND Institute is a collaborative center devoted to finding improved treatments, causes and eventually cures for autism fragile X syndrome, Tourette syndrome, learning disabilities and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The community can help speed that process by enrolling their children in research studies. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
CAPS counselors are looking to provide support for parents Feb 17, 2007
Her eldest son, a fourth grader, has Tourette syndrome and she said it was imperative that she and her husband help him have a good self-image at an early age ... They also had Lincoln counselor Leslie Benson help by giving a presentation about Tourette syndrome in his class. (Cadillac News, MI)
Autism Experts To Be Featured on CBS UCD, Feb. 15 Feb 16, 2007
The M.I.N.D. Institute is a unique, collaborative center devoted to finding improved treatments, causes and eventually cures for autism fragile X syndrome, Tourette syndrome, learning disabilities and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The community can help speed that process by enrolling their children in research studies. (University of California Newswire, CA)
Danish Study Tracks Rise in Childhood Psychiatric Disorders Feb 8, 2007
TUESDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Rates of autism and two other childhood neuropsychiatric conditions -- hyperkinetic disorder and Tourette syndrome -- increased among Danish children between 1990 and 2004, a new study finds ... Tourette syndrome is characterized by uncontrollable vocalization or movement, according to background information in the article ... The study authors found significant increases in rates of autism, hyperkinetic disorder and Tourette syndrome, but no increase in... (MEDLINEplus)
Autism May Not Be The Only Childhood Psychiatric Disorder On The Rise Feb 7, 2007
The conditions were autism spectrum disorder, which comprises autism and milder developmental disorders; hyperkinetic disorder, marked by hyperactivity and a tendency to move from one activity to the next without completing any one; Tourette syndrome, characterized by uncontrollable vocal or motor behaviors known as tics; and obsessive-compulsive disorder, in which an individual experiences recurrent obsessive thoughts or performs compulsive acts ... The incidence of hyperkinetic disorder,... (Science Daily)
Childhood Neuropsychiatric Disorders on the Rise Feb 6, 2007
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)
Tweaking The Treatment For Restless Legs Dec 28, 2006
(March 19, 2001) -- A new study by Johns Hopkins Children's Center neurologists suggests that baclofen, a drug long thought to be effective in reducing the vocal and motor tics associated with Tourette syndrome. . (Science Daily)
Wii Have A Problem Dec 9, 2006
Oh yeah, 3 of my kids have ADHD and Tourette Syndrome. But hey, good luck out there. (New York Times)
