Question

Both DBS and TMS treatment aim to alter the underlying pathway that causes tics in TS, each taking a slightly different approach, yet still causing a reduction in tic severity. However, neither one of these treatments appears to have long-lasting effects. This lack of long-term effects is significant to TS treatment in the sense that it indicates the need for further study into possible treatments, especially for those with chronic TS. It also gives insight into TS pathology through a look at the possible cortical pathway alterations present in TS, particularly those of the thalamus and globus pallidus as these are the selected targets for DBS.

a) True
b) False

Answer 1

Both DBS and TMS treatments aim to alter the underlying pathway that causes tics in TS, but neither treatment has long-lasting effects.

Step-by-step explanation:

Both deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatments aim to alter the underlying pathway that causes tics in Tourette syndrome (TS). DBS involves the insertion of small electrodes in specific brain regions, targeting the thalamus and globus pallidus. TMS, on the other hand, uses a rapidly varying magnetic field placed close to certain sites in the brain. Both treatments have shown to reduce tic severity, but there is a lack of long-lasting effects.