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Diagnostic genetic testing for Huntington's disease
28 Aug 2014
Abstract excerpt
Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder characterised by a combination of motor abnormalities (chorea, dystonia, hypokinesia), cognitive impairment and neuropsychiatric symptoms, including depression, irritability and apathy. The age at onset is typically 35–45 years but it can present in juveniles and the elderly.1 The disease slowly progresses over 15–20 years.1 It is inherited as...
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