Huntington's disease part 1: what is it?

Mark Baker; Daniela Blumlein

doi:10.12968/bjha.2009.3.5.42363

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Huntington's disease part 1: what is it?

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Huntington's disease part 1: what is it?

Mark Baker and Daniela Blumlein

British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, Vol.3(5), pp.223-227

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2009.3.5.42363

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Abstract

Huntington's disease

neurology

care practices

long-term care

This is the first in a two-part series on Huntington's disease (HD). Part one describes what the neurological disease is and how it affects sufferers. HD is a progressive genetic neurological disease which affects approximately 6.2 in 100000 adults within the UK (Orphanet, 2008). HD is a hereditary disorder of the central nervous system. It used to be known as Huntington's chorea. Huntington's disease usually develops in adulthood and can cause a very wide range of symptoms (Huntingdon's Disease Association, 2008).

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Title: Huntington's disease part 1: what is it?
Authors: Mark Baker (Author) - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Daniela Blumlein (Author) - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Publication details: British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, Vol.3(5), pp.223-227
Publisher: MA Healthcare Ltd.
DOI: 10.12968/bjha.2009.3.5.42363
ISSN: 2052-4420
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Nursing
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99725795402621
Output Type: Journal article

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