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Risk Factors for Suicidal Ideation in People at Risk for Huntington's Disease.
Journal of Huntington's disease - 15 Dec 2016
Anderson Karen E, Eberly Shirley, Groves Mark, Kayson Elise, Marder Karen, Young Anne B, Shoulson Ira
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BACKGROUND: Suicidal ideation (SI) and attempts are increased in Huntington's disease (HD), making risk factor assessment a priority. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether, hopelessness, irritability, aggression, anxiety, CAG expansion status, depression, and motor signs/symptoms were associated with Suicidal Ideation (SI) in those at risk for HD. METHODS: Behavioral and neurological data were collected from subjects...
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