| Description | | - Completely revised and updated with new chapters, including information on juvenile Huntington's disease
- Features numerous Case Histories and Patient Perspectives which provide practical examples throughout
- 'Myth and fact' boxes highlight common misunderstandings and interesting facts about the condition
- Features Key Points at the beginning of each chapter to help the reader focus on the chapter contents
- Includes invaluable resource section with suggested further reading and contact information for patient self-help/support groups, plus a glossary of technical terms
| New to this edition- Completely new chapters covering juvenile and late-stage Huntington's Disease
- Fully updated Appendix of relevant patients' organizations
| Huntington's disease is a genetically inherited condition which results in severe nerve-cell damage in the brain. The hereditary and debilitative nature of the disease means that many people are involved either directly or indirectly by this condition. The recent identification of the faulty gene involved has made the diagnosis of this condition simpler. The majority of people develop the
disease between the ages of 35 and 55 years, so for those aware of their genetic risk there are dilemmas to consider - should you have a test to see if you have the gene? Should you start a family?
The new edition of this successful book specifically designed for families of patients with Huntington's disease has been expanded to include a number of important new developments in research and
clinical practice that have occurred in the field in recent years. While there are no drugs currently available that slow down or reverse the neurodegenerative process in Huntington's Disease, there is growing data on the use of existing treatments to manage movement disorder, irritability and depression associated with the condition, which are covered here. This edition also includes completely
new chapters covering juvenile Huntington's disease and late-stage Huntington's disease, and a fully updated Appendix of relevant patients' organizations. |
Readership: People suffering with Huntington's disease, their families and carers.
| Authors, editors,
and contributors |
Oliver W J Quarrell, Consultant in Clinical Genetics, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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