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A Cursing Brain? The Histories of Tourette Syndrome
Author: Howard I. Kushner
Year: April 25, 1999
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The book "A Cursing Brain: The Histories of Tourette Syndrome" offers a comprehensive and captivating exploration of the evolution of Tourette syndrome, a condition characterized by recurrent tics and involuntary shouting, including cursing, as well as obsessive-compulsive actions. The author delves into the historical, cultural, and medical aspects of the syndrome, highlighting how our understanding of it has changed over time. The book begins with the early 19th century when French physician Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourettte first described the illness, named after him, in his patients. The Marquise de Dampierre, a young aristocratic woman, served as an iconic example of the condition, with her bizarre fits of obscene shouts and curses. Over the decades, the definition and treatment of Tourette syndrome have undergone significant transformations, influenced by both medical knowledge and cultural expectations. In the early days, clinicians believed that the behaviors were psychological, resulting from sustained bad habits or a lack of self-control. However, modern research considers Tourette's an organic disorder, and drug therapy is the primary form of treatment. The book encourages readers to be skeptical of medical orthodoxies, emphasizing the importance of staying open to new understandings and effective interventions. The text is divided into three distinct yet overlapping sections: the claims of medical knowledge, the experiences of patients, and cultural assumptions. Each section offers valuable insights into the evolution of Tourette syndrome, revealing how our understanding has shifted over time.
Книга «Проклинающий мозг: история синдрома Туретта» предлагает всестороннее и увлекательное исследование эволюции синдрома Туретта, состояния, характеризующегося рецидивирующими тиками и непроизвольными криками, включая проклятия, а также обсессивно-компульсивными действиями. Автор углубляется в исторические, культурные и медицинские аспекты синдрома, подчеркивая, как наше понимание его изменилось с течением времени. Книга начинается с начала XIX века, когда французский врач доктор Жорж Жиль де ла Туретт впервые описал болезнь, названную в его честь, у своих пациентов. Маркиза де Дампьер, молодая аристократка, послужила знаковым примером состояния, с её причудливыми припадками непристойных выкриков и проклятий. На протяжении десятилетий определение и лечение синдрома Туретта претерпевали значительные преобразования, под влиянием как медицинских знаний, так и культурных ожиданий. В первые дни врачи считали, что поведение было психологическим, вызванным устойчивыми вредными привычками или отсутствием самоконтроля. Однако современные исследования считают Туретта органическим расстройством, а лекарственную терапию - первичной формой лечения. Книга призывает читателей скептически относиться к медицинским ортодоксам, подчеркивая важность оставаться открытыми для нового понимания и эффективных вмешательств. Текст разделен на три отдельных, но перекрывающихся раздела: требования медицинских знаний, опыт пациентов и культурные предположения. Каждый раздел предлагает ценную информацию об эволюции синдрома Туретта, раскрывая, как наше понимание изменилось с течением времени.
livre cerveau maudit : l'histoire du syndrome de Tourette offre une étude complète et fascinante de l'évolution du syndrome de Tourette, une condition caractérisée par des tics récurrents et des cris involontaires, y compris des malédictions, ainsi que des actions obsessionnelles-compulsives. L'auteur explore les aspects historiques, culturels et médicaux du syndrome en soulignant comment notre compréhension de celui-ci a évolué au fil du temps. livre commence au début du XIXe siècle, lorsque le médecin français, le Dr Georges Gilles de la Tourette, a décrit pour la première fois une maladie nommée en son honneur chez ses patients. La marquise de Dampierre, jeune aristocrate, a servi d'exemple emblématique de fortune, avec ses crises bizarres de cris et de malédictions obscènes. Au fil des décennies, la définition et le traitement du syndrome de Tourette ont subi des transformations importantes, influencées à la fois par les connaissances médicales et les attentes culturelles. Dans les premiers jours, les médecins croyaient que le comportement était psychologique, causé par des mauvaises habitudes durables ou un manque de contrôle de soi. Cependant, la recherche moderne considère Tourette comme un trouble organique et la thérapie médicamenteuse comme la principale forme de traitement. livre encourage les lecteurs à être sceptiques à l'égard des orthodoxes médicaux, soulignant l'importance de rester ouverts à une nouvelle compréhension et à des interventions efficaces. texte est divisé en trois sections distinctes, mais qui se chevauchent : les exigences des connaissances médicales, l'expérience des patients et les hypothèses culturelles. Chaque section offre des informations précieuses sur l'évolution du syndrome de Tourette, révélant comment notre compréhension a changé au fil du temps.
libro «cerebro maldito: la historia del síndrome de Tourette» ofrece un estudio exhaustivo y fascinante de la evolución del síndrome de Tourette, un estado caracterizado por tics recurrentes y gritos involuntarios, incluyendo maldiciones, así como acciones obsesivas-compulsivas. autor profundiza en los aspectos históricos, culturales y médicos del síndrome, destacando cómo nuestra comprensión del mismo ha cambiado con el paso del tiempo. libro comienza a principios del siglo XIX, cuando el médico francés Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette describió por primera vez la enfermedad que lleva su nombre en sus pacientes. La marquesa de Dampierre, una joven aristócrata, sirvió como ejemplo icónico de fortuna, con sus extrañas convulsiones de gritos obscenos y maldiciones. Durante décadas, la definición y el tratamiento del síndrome de Tourette han sufrido transformaciones significativas, influenciadas tanto por el conocimiento médico como por las expectativas culturales. En los primeros días, los médicos creían que el comportamiento era psicológico, causado por malos hábitos persistentes o falta de autocontrol. n embargo, estudios modernos consideran que Tourette es un trastorno orgánico y que la terapia con medicamentos es una forma primaria de tratamiento. libro anima a los lectores a ser escépticos con los ortodoxos médicos, destacando la importancia de permanecer abiertos a una nueva comprensión e intervenciones efectivas. texto se divide en tres secciones separadas pero superpuestas: requisitos de conocimiento médico, experiencia del paciente y supuestos culturales. Cada sección ofrece información valiosa sobre la evolución del síndrome de Tourette, revelando cómo nuestro entendimiento ha cambiado con el tiempo.
Il libro «Cervello maledetto: storia della sindrome di Tourette» offre uno studio completo e coinvolgente sull'evoluzione della sindrome di Tourette, una condizione caratterizzata da thick recidivanti e urla involontari, tra cui le maledizioni, e le azioni ossessive e compulsive. L'autore approfondisce gli aspetti storici, culturali e medici della sindrome, sottolineando come la nostra comprensione è cambiata nel tempo. Il libro inizia all'inizio del XIX secolo, quando il dottor Georges Gilles de la Tourette, medico francese, descrisse per la prima volta una malattia chiamata in suo onore nei suoi pazienti. La Marchesa de Dampierre, giovane aristocratica, fu un esempio emblematico della condizione, con le sue strane convulsioni di grida e maledizioni oscene. Per decenni, la definizione e il trattamento della sindrome di Tourette hanno subito notevoli trasformazioni, influenzate sia dalle conoscenze mediche che dalle aspettative culturali. Nei primi giorni, i medici ritenevano che il comportamento fosse psicologico, dovuto ad abitudini dannose persistenti o alla mancanza di autocontrollo. Ma gli studi moderni considerano Tourette un disturbo organico e la terapia medica una forma primaria di trattamento. Il libro invita i lettori a essere scettici verso gli ortodossi medici, sottolineando l'importanza di rimanere aperti a nuove comprensione e interventi efficaci. Il testo è suddiviso in tre sezioni separate ma sovrapposte: requisiti di conoscenza medica, esperienza dei pazienti e presupposti culturali. Ogni sezione offre informazioni preziose sull'evoluzione della sindrome di Tourette, rivelando come la nostra comprensione sia cambiata nel tempo.
Das Buch "Verfluchen des Gehirns: Eine Geschichte des Tourette-Syndroms'bietet eine umfassende und faszinierende Untersuchung der Entwicklung des Tourette-Syndroms, einer Erkrankung, die durch wiederkehrende Tics und unwillkürliches Schreien, einschließlich Flüchen, sowie Zwangsmaßnahmen gekennzeichnet ist. Der Autor geht auf die historischen, kulturellen und medizinischen Aspekte des Syndroms ein und betont, wie sich unser Verständnis davon im Laufe der Zeit verändert hat. Das Buch beginnt Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts, als der französische Arzt Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette die nach ihm benannte Krankheit erstmals bei seinen Patienten beschrieb. Die Marquise de Dampierre, eine junge Aristokratin, diente als ikonisches Beispiel für den Zustand, mit ihren bizarren Anfällen von obszönen Schreien und Flüchen. Im Laufe der Jahrzehnte hat die Definition und Behandlung des Tourette-Syndroms erhebliche Veränderungen erfahren, die sowohl von medizinischen Kenntnissen als auch von kulturellen Erwartungen beeinflusst wurden. In den frühen Tagen glaubten die Ärzte, dass das Verhalten psychologisch war, verursacht durch anhaltende schlechte Gewohnheiten oder mangelnde Selbstkontrolle. Die moderne Forschung betrachtet Tourette jedoch als organische Störung und die medikamentöse Therapie als primäre Behandlungsform. Das Buch ermutigt die ser, skeptisch gegenüber medizinischen Orthodoxen zu sein, und betont, wie wichtig es ist, offen für neues Verständnis und wirksame Interventionen zu bleiben. Der Text ist in drei getrennte, aber überlappende Abschnitte unterteilt: medizinische Wissensanforderungen, Patientenerfahrungen und kulturelle Annahmen. Jeder Abschnitt bietet wertvolle Informationen über die Entwicklung des Tourette-Syndroms und zeigt, wie sich unser Verständnis im Laufe der Zeit verändert hat.
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Cursing Brain: A History of Tourette Syndrome, tekrarlayan tikler ve küfürler de dahil olmak üzere istemsiz çığlıklar ve obsesif-kompulsif eylemler ile karakterize bir durum olan Tourette sendromunun evrimi hakkında kapsamlı ve büyüleyici bir çalışma sunmaktadır. Yazar, sendromun tarihsel, kültürel ve tıbbi yönlerini inceleyerek, anlayışımızın zaman içinde nasıl değiştiğini vurgulamaktadır. Kitap, 19. yüzyılın başlarında, Fransız doktor Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette'in hastalarında kendi adını taşıyan bir hastalığı ilk kez tanımladığı zaman başlıyor. Genç bir aristokrat olan Marquise de Dampier, müstehcen çığlıklar ve lanetlerle dolu tuhaf nöbetleriyle devletin dönüm noktası olarak hizmet etti. Onlarca yıldır, Tourette sendromunun tanımı ve tedavisi, hem tıbbi bilgi hem de kültürel beklentilerden etkilenen önemli bir dönüşüm geçirmiştir. İlk günlerde, doktorlar davranışın psikolojik olduğuna, kalıcı kötü alışkanlıklar veya öz kontrol eksikliğinden kaynaklandığına inanıyorlardı. Bununla birlikte, modern araştırmalar Tourette'in organik bir bozukluk olduğunu ve ilaç tedavisinin birincil tedavi şekli olduğunu düşünmektedir. Kitap, okuyucuları tıbbi ortodoksilere şüpheyle yaklaşmaya çağırıyor, yeni anlayışlara ve etkili müdahalelere açık kalmanın önemini vurguluyor. Metin üç ayrı ama örtüşen bölüme ayrılmıştır: tıbbi bilgi gereksinimleri, hasta deneyimi ve kültürel varsayımlar. Her bölüm, Tourette sendromunun evrimi hakkında değerli bilgiler sunarak, anlayışımızın zaman içinde nasıl değiştiğini ortaya koymaktadır.
The Cursing Brain: A History of Tourette Syndrome يقدم دراسة شاملة ورائعة لتطور متلازمة توريت، وهي حالة تتميز بالتشنجات اللاإرادية المتكررة والصرخات اللاإرادية، بما في ذلك الشتائم، وكذلك الوسواس القهري. يتعمق المؤلف في الجوانب التاريخية والثقافية والطبية للمتلازمة، ويسلط الضوء على كيفية تغير فهمنا لها بمرور الوقت. يبدأ الكتاب في أوائل القرن التاسع عشر، عندما وصف الطبيب الفرنسي الدكتور جورج جيل دي لا توريت لأول مرة مرضًا سمي باسمه في مرضاه. كانت ماركيز دي دامبير، الأرستقراطية الشابة، مثالاً بارزًا للدولة، مع نوباتها الغريبة من الصرخات والشتائم الفاحشة. على مدى عقود، شهد تعريف وعلاج متلازمة توريت تحولًا كبيرًا، متأثرًا بكل من المعرفة الطبية والتوقعات الثقافية. في الأيام الأولى، اعتقد الأطباء أن السلوك كان نفسيًا، بسبب العادات السيئة المستمرة أو عدم ضبط النفس. ومع ذلك، تعتبر الأبحاث الحديثة أن توريت اضطراب عضوي والعلاج الدوائي هو الشكل الأساسي للعلاج. يحث الكتاب القراء على التشكيك في الأرثوذكسية الطبية، مع التأكيد على أهمية البقاء منفتحًا على الفهم الجديد والتدخلات الفعالة. ينقسم النص إلى ثلاثة أقسام منفصلة ولكنها متداخلة: متطلبات المعرفة الطبية، وخبرة المريض، والافتراضات الثقافية. يقدم كل قسم رؤى قيمة حول تطور متلازمة توريت، ويكشف كيف تغير فهمنا بمرور الوقت.

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