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Incidence and mutation rates of Huntington's disease in Spain: experience of 9 years of direct genetic testing.
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry - 1 Mar 2005
Ramos-Arroyo M A, Moreno S, Valiente A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Prior to the discovery of the Huntington's disease (HD) mutation, the prevalence, incidence, and new mutation rates for this disease were based on the presence of progressive choreic movements and a positive family history. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the uptake of the HD genetic analysis in Spain, and to provide additional information on the epidemiology of this disease from the experience of 9 years of...
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