Huntington's disease
Huntington's disease or Huntington's chorea (HD) is an inherited disorder characterized by abnormal body movements called chorea, and loss of memory. There also is evidence that doctors as far back as the Middle Ages knew of this devastating disease. The incidence is 5 to 8 per 100,000. It takes its name from the New York physician George Huntington who first described it precisely in 1872.
Related Topics:
Chorea - Memory - Middle Ages - George Huntington - 1872
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Short Summary |
| ► | Symptoms |
| ► | Genetics |
| ► | Diagnosis |
| ► | Pathology |
| ► | Survival Rate |
| ► | Treatment and prevention |
| ► | Ethical aspects |
| ► | References |
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