Article topic: Tourette Syndrome Author: Amr Atef Hasan Editor: Said Lahham, Rahmeh Adel Reviewer: Ethar Hazaimeh Keywords: Tic, Urge, Dopamine, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, risk factors  Abbreviations: TS: Tourette Syndrome, CTD: chronic tics disorder. Abstract Objective This article has focused on Tourette Syndrome (TS) and its connection to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), as indicated by a body of genetic epidemiological research that consistently presents compelling evidence of their association. Additionally, the article has provided insights into the risk factors, characteristics, findings from imaging studies, classification, management strategies, and treatment options for this syndrome. Method To be considered for inclusion, research papers had […]

Article topic: Dystonia Author: Amr Atef Hassan Editor: Ahmad Abuaisheh, Rahmeh Abdullah Reviewer: Ethar Hazaimeh Keywords: Dystonia, Etiology, Wilson’s disease, Botulinum toxin Abstract Dystonia is a neurological disorder that manifests as abnormal, involuntary movements or positions due to ongoing or intermittent muscle contractions. In a recent consensus, dystonia is now classified into two axes to define its clinical features and underlying causes. This classification system enables accurate recognition of both isolated and combined forms of dystonia while still incorporating the descriptions of generalized and focal dystonia, which prove valuable in planning investigations and treatment strategies. This article explores the characterization […]