šÆ Research Highlight: Did you know there are key sex differences in Tourette syndrome (TS) and Persistent Motor/Vocal Tic (PMVT) disorders?
š§ A study of 2,403 participants revealed that females with TS are diagnosed later, take longer to get diagnosed, and experience lower tic severity than males. Meanwhile, females with PMVT show earlier symptom onset.
š These findings highlight the need for tailored approaches in diagnosis and care.
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Full Study:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39813627