Tourette’s Syndrome

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Joseph Jankovic, MD

Tourette’s syndrome is an inherited neurobehavioral disorder characterized by sudden, involuntary, repetitive muscle movements (motor tics) and vocalizations (vocal tics). Dr. Joseph Jankovic, professor of neurology and distinguished chair in movement disorders at the Baylor College of Medicine, provides an overview of Tourette’s syndrome, common misconceptions about this condition, and where physicians can go to learn more. Dr. Leslie Lundt hosts.