TICS IN THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION: A PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO TREATMENT
Abstract
Background: Primary tic disorders, especially Tourette syndrome, are common motor disturbances in childhood. Nevertheless, their treatment still poses a significant therapeutic challenge for specialists.
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