Huntington's disease - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Huntington's disease , chorea , or disorder ( HD ), is an incurable neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and some cognitive functions, typically becoming noticeab...
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Huntington's disease results from the degeneration of brain cells, which eventually causes emotional disturbance, loss of intelligence and faculties as well as uncontrollable movement. The disease is passed from parent to child genetically… More »
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Huntington's Disease information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ... Huntington's disease (HD) results from genetically programmed degeneration of brain cells, called neurons, in certain areas of the brain. This degeneration causes uncontrolled movements,
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www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/huntington/huntington.htm
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/huntington/huntington.htm
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Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disease that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to waste away. People are born with the defective gene, but symptoms usually don't appear until middle age. Early symptoms of HD may include uncontrolled movements, clumsiness or balance problems.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/huntingtonsdisease.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/huntingtonsdisease.html
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Early-onset form of Huntington disease is less common and begins in childhood or adolescence. Symptoms may resemble those of Parkinson's disease with rigidity, slow movements, and tremor.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000770.htm
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Huntington's disease — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this degenerative nervous system disorder. ... Katsuno M, et al. Getting a handle on Huntington's disease: The case for cholesterol. Nature Medicine. 2009;15:253.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/huntingtons-disease/DS00401
www.mayoclinic.com/health/huntingtons-disease/DS00401
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The Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Inc. (HDSA) is a National, voluntary health organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with Huntington's Disease and their families. ... About Huntington's Disease Society of America...
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