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Florida Tourette Doctor Diagnoses and Treats a Rare Movement Disorder

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Michael Okun

Dr. Irene Malaty was featured in a recent Orlando based news story for her heroic efforts on behalf of one of her patients. Dr. Malaty runs an interdisciplinary clinical-research enterprise for Tourette and tic disorder patients at the University of … Continue reading →

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Two special Tourette Syndrome events this week

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Chuck Jacobson

The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) is sponsoring a special informational session Thursday night August 16th here at the Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration. Dr. Irene Malaty will speak about the syndrome. How to start a TSA support group in … Continue reading →

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Dr. Okun on CNN Speaking for the Tourette Syndrome Association Medical Advisory Board

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Chuck Jacobson

The Dr. Drew show on CNN Headline News has been following the case of 12 girls in New York state who rather suddenly developed a hyperkinetic movement disorder. On Tuesday, January 23rd, Dr. Okun was on the show via Skype … Continue reading →

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UF Deep Brain Stimulation Program Covered in Wall Street Journal

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Chuck Jacobson

The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday published an article about Deep Brain Stimulation successes. Included were the currently U.S. approved indications such as Parkinson’s Disease, essential tremor and dystonia as well as experimental indications such as depression and Tourette syndrome. … Continue reading →

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Ten Common Questions Regarding Tourette Syndrome

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Chuck Jacobson

TEN COMMON QUESTIONS REGARDING TOURETTE SYNDROME By Irene Malaty M.D. 1.)            My doctor says I have tics.  Does that mean I have Tourette syndrome (TS)? Not everyone that has tics has Tourette syndrome. Tics are sudden recurrent non-rhythmic stereotypical movements … Continue reading →

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Tourette Syndrome Specialty Clinic Available in Gainesville

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Chuck Jacobson

The UFMDC has started a Tourette Syndrome clinic dedicated to those patients. If you would like to be seen in this clinic or refer someone, please call (352) 265-8408 or use our web form. EDIT: We now have a page … Continue reading →

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