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Huntington's Disease

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Sort Desciption: Huntington's disease (HD) is a hereditary brain disorder that affects people of all races all over the world. It takes its name from Dr. George Huntington, a Long Island physician who published a description of what he called "hereditary chorea" in 1872. ...

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Huntington's disease (HD) is a hereditary brain disorder that affects people of all races all over the world. It takes its name from Dr. George Huntington, a Long Island physician who published a description of what he called "hereditary chorea" in 1872. From the Greek word for "dance", chorea refers to the involuntary movements which are among the common symptoms of HD. Until recently, little was known or published about Huntingtonâ s Disease. Yet in the last 20 years, much has been learned about the causes and effects of HD and about treatments, therapies and techniques for managing the symptoms of the disease. In 1993, after a ten-year search, scientists found the gene that causes HD, and important advances have flowed from this dramatic discovery. Many scientists are actively engaged in the search for effective treatments to stop or reverse the effects of HD, and eventually to cure it altogether. HD is a degenerative disease whose symptoms are caused by the loss of cell in a part of the brain called the basal ganglia. This damage to cells affects cognitive ability (thinking, judgement, memory), movement, and emotional control. Symptoms appear gradually, usually in mid-life, between the ages of 30 and 50. However, the disease can strike young children (see Juvenile HD) and the elderly. In most cases, people can maintain their independence for several years after the first symptoms of HD appear. A knowledgeable physician can prescribe treatment to minimize the impact of symptoms. Allied health professionals, such as social workers, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists (speech therapists), and nutritionists can all play a useful role in maximizing abilities and prolonging independence.

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