This study shows the potential of using large medical databases to understand tic disorders in children, characterized by involuntary movements or sounds. Researchers analyzed anonymous electronic health records to identify common features and conditions like OCD, ADHD, autism, and anxiety among 1406 tic cases and 7030 controls. They created a risk score for tic disorder and tested it on a separate group of 90,051 people, validating it with clinician-confirmed cases. The findings support using big data to better diagnose complex and often underdiagnosed conditions like tic disorders. #ChildHealth #TicDisorders #MedicalResearch Dr. Carol Mathews, a Fixel psychiatrist, is one of the key authors of this groundbreaking research on tic disorders. To read more: nature.com/articles/s41398-024-03011-w#Abs1