- Huntingtons disease - Wikipedia
Huntington's disease (HD), also known as Huntington's chorea, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease [7] that is mostly inherited [8] It typically presents as a triad of progressive psychiatric, cognitive, and motor symptoms [9]
- Huntingtons disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
This rare disease causes an early decay of nerve cells in the brain Learn about its symptoms and how treatments may help
- Huntingtons Disease - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and . . .
Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die The disease attacks areas of the brain that help to control voluntary (intentional) movement, as well as other areas
- The 5 Stages of Huntington’s Disease - Verywell Health
Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetic disorder that gets worse over time and has no cure Symptoms often start between ages 30 and 50 and include movement problems, depression, and difficulty thinking Medications can relieve symptoms but do not slow or delay disease progression
- Huntingtons Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Huntington disease is a brain disorder in which brain cells, or neurons, in certain areas of your brain start to break down As the neurons degenerate, the disease can lead to emotional disturbances, loss of intellectual abilities, and uncontrolled movements
- The Definitive Guide to Huntington’s Disease The Accelerating . . .
The disease manifests through a devastating triad of symptoms: uncontrolled movements, progressive cognitive decline, Huntington’s, and severe psychiatric symptoms The trajectory of HD is relentless and currently irreversible
- Huntington’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Huntington’s disease is caused by a mutation in a single gene called HTT, located on chromosome 4 This gene carries the instructions for producing a protein known as huntingtin, whose exact role in healthy cells is still being explored
- Huntingtons Disease (Chorea) - Harvard Health
Huntington's disease causes certain nerve cells in the brain to stop working properly It leads to mental deterioration and loss of control over major muscle movements Typically, the symptoms of the illness begin between ages 35 and 50, although they can start as early as childhood or later in life
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