Treatment of Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome (also Tourette's syndrome or TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of motor and phonic tics. Treatment of Tourette syndrome has the goal of managing symptoms to achieve optimum functioning, rather than eliminating symptoms; not all persons with Tourette's require treatment, and there is no cure or universally effective medication. Explanation and reassurance alone are often sufficient treatment; education is an important part of any treatment plan.
Le Curé de Tours
Le Curé de Tours is a long short story (or, more properly, a novella) by Honoré de Balzac, written in 1832. Originally entitled "Les Célibataires" (The Celibates), it was published in that year in volume III of the 2nd edition of "Scènes de la vie privée", then republished in 1833 and again in 1839, still with the same title but as one of the "Scènes de la vie de province". Not until 1843 did it take on its present title of "Le Curé de Tours" when it appeared in volume II of "Scènes de la vie de province" (volume VI of his vast narrative series "La Comédie humaine").