Publications by authors named "A P PISARENKO"
Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is a well-known phenomenon in patients with chronic tic disorders (CTD). To investigate prospectively symptomatology of SIB in adults with CTD, we developed and validated the self-injurious behavior scale for tic disorders (SIBS-T). Patients completed the SIBS-T and a variety of assessments for tics and comorbidities.
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- A significant outbreak of mass sociogenic illness induced by social media (MSMI) was documented in Germany from 2019 to 2021, featuring functional Tourette-like behaviors (FTB).
- A representative survey involving 2,509 individuals revealed a prevalence rate of 0.17% for probable MSMI-FTB and 0.36% for highly likely cases, indicating the issue's relevance in public health.
- The study emphasizes the need for better education for healthcare professionals and the public to prevent misdiagnoses and ensure effective treatment for those affected by MSMI-FTB.
Background: Comorbid functional tic-like behaviors (FTB) have been described only rarely in patients with Tourette syndrome (TS).
Objectives: We present the first large sample of patients suffering from TS and FTB to raise awareness of this clinical presentation and to guide how to differentiate one from the other.
Methods: We analyzed clinical data of 71 patients (n = 27 [38.
The multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, phase IIIb CANNA-TICS (CANNAbinoids in the treatment of TICS) trial showed clear trends for improvement of tics, depression, and quality of life with nabiximols versus placebo in adult patients with Gilles de la Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders. Although in general nabiximols was well tolerated, it is unclear whether treatment using this cannabis extract influences driving skills in patients with chronic tic disorders. Here we report results of the "Fitness to Drive" substudy of the CANNA-TICS trial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOzone is a commonly applied disinfectant and oxidant in drinking water and has more recently been implemented for enhanced municipal wastewater treatment for potable reuse and ecosystem protection. One drawback is the potential formation of bromate, a possible human carcinogen with a strict drinking water standard of 10 μg/L. The formation of bromate from bromide during ozonation is complex and involves reactions with both ozone and secondary oxidants formed from ozone decomposition, i.
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