21. Care Homes And Support Services For Huntington's Disease Looking after those with Huntington's disease is a job for our highly experienced support teams. Our close association with local branches of the Huntington's Disease Association http://www.barchester.com/services/huntingtons-disease/

@import url(/barchester/assets/styles/global.css?v=3); @import url(/barchester/assets/styles/global-ext.css); Care Homes - Barchester Sitemap Contact us Acquired brain injury ... Young Onset Dementia Huntington's disease With the onset of physical symptoms possible at any age, we understand the need to provide a comprehensive range of services, including registered care and nursing support, that can support people with Huntingdon's Disease. Our highly-trained and experienced teams of professionals work closely with individuals, their families and professionals to provide a safe, comforting and understanding environment in which to care for people living with this condition. Emphasising our commitment to continuity of care, we also maintain close associations with local branched of the Huntington's Disease Association, to ensure the best possible levels of care and support are available. Care home search Enter your county or postcode to find your nearest care home OR use the drop down menu below to select a region: OR Select a region Channel Islands East Anglia East Midlands London North East North West Scotland South East South West Wales West Midlands Yorks/Humber To make your search results more accurate

22. HD Blog Weblog with the latest information on research and news. http://www.huntingtons.info

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23. Huntington's Disease: Hope Through Research: National Institute Of Neurological In 1872, the American physician George Huntington wrote about an illness that he called an heirloom from generations away back in the dim past. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/huntington/detail_huntington.htm

Skip Navigation Search this site: Search You are here: Home Disorders A - Z Huntington's Disease Huntington's Disease: Hope Through Research Skip secondary menu Home Disorders A - Z Huntington's Disease Information Page Publications Organizations News ... Research literature Other related groups Organizations Professional Societies Government Resources ... Request free mailed brochure Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) Introduction What Causes Huntington's Disease? How is HD Inherited? What are the Major Effects of the Disease? ... Glossary Introduction In 1872, the American physician George Huntington wrote about an illness that he called "an heirloom from generations away back in the dim past." He was not the first to describe the disorder, which has been traced back to the Middle Ages at least. One of its earliest names was chorea which, as in "choreography," is the Greek word for dance. The term chorea describes how people affected with the disorder writhe, twist, and turn in a constant, uncontrollable dance-like motion. Later, other descriptive names evolved. "Hereditary chorea" emphasizes how the disease is passed from parent to child. "Chronic progressive chorea" stresses how symptoms of the disease worsen over time. Today, physicians commonly use the simple term Huntington's disease (HD) to describe this highly complex disorder that causes untold suffering for thousands of families.

24. CNI Review Medical Journal - Online Library - Colorado Neurological Institute Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an important neurodegenerative disease by virtue of its genetic inheritance, clinical manifestations, and devastating impact on families. http://www.thecni.org/reviews/09-2-p12-seeberger.htm

CNI Home CNI Home Contents Movement Disorders Winter 1998-1999 Volume 9, Number 2 This Issue Contents Next Article Huntington’s Disease Lauren C Seeberger, MD Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an important neurodegenerative disease by virtue of its genetic inheritance, clinical manifestations, and devastating impact on families. The biological basis, differential diagnosis, and treatment is reviewed in-depth. Care for patients, specialized genetic testing protocols, and opportunities for enrollment in clinical research trials are offered as part of the CNI Movement Disorders Center. Introduction . The clinical syndrome known as Huntington’s disease was delineated in 1872 by George Huntington. He reported, “Hereditary chorea... confined to certain, and fortunately, a few families, and has been transmitted to them. An heirloom from generations away back in the dim past. It is spoken of by those in whose veins the seeds of the disease are known to exist, with a kind of horror.... There are three marked peculiarities in this disease: (1) Its hereditary nature; (2) A tendency to insanity and suicide, and (3) It’s manifesting itself as a grave disease only in adult life.” The degeneration of the striatum was recognized as the essential neuropathologic feature around the turn of the century.

25. Huntington Disease Dementia Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/39041-1.asp

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26. FCA Huntington's Disease Home Fact Sheets Publications Fact Sheets Health Conditions Huntington's Disease Email to a Friend Printable Version Family Caregiver Alliance http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=574

27. Huntington's Disease | Ask.com Encyclopedia Huntington's disease, chorea, or disorder (HD), is a progressive neurodegenerative genetic disorder, which affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline and dementia. http://www.ask.com/wiki/Huntington's_disease?qsrc=3044

28. Huntington's Disease Medical Clinic | Centre For Molecular Medicine And Therapeu The clinic provides care from several perspectives for individual(s) with HD as well as their families. http://www.cmmt.ubc.ca/research/clinical/HD_Clinical_Research/

29. Huntington's Disease: Definition From Answers.com n. A rare inherited disease of the central nervous system characterized by progressive dementia, abnormal posture, and involuntary movements. The typical age of onset is http://www.answers.com/topic/huntington-s-disease

30. Huntington's Disease Links to information and support for people affected by Huntington's Disease. http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/huntington_s_disease

skip to content A healthdirect Australia health information service. Your gateway to reliable health information Quick Search: Advanced Search About Health Insite A-Z Health Topics ... Conditions and Diseases Topics such as asthma, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, depression Health and Wellbeing Topics such as fitness, nutrition, drugs, preventing suicide, health insurance, women's health, living with a disability Life Stages and Events Topics such as menopause, pregnancy, ageing, going into hospital Health Services Includes links to State/Territory Health Services and other services News Health Insite Newsletter ... Home Huntington's Disease Huntington's Disease is a progressive, degenerative disease that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to waste away. As a result, a sufferer may experience uncontrolled movements, emotional disturbances and mental deterioration. More information and support is available from Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc. [Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.]. Follow the links below to find information and details of services for people affected by Huntington's Disease. Reviewed October 2010 Printer friendly page 24 Resources Found Results 1 to 20 displayed. 1

31. Huntington's Disease: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com Huntington's disease — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this degenerative nervous system disorder. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/huntingtons-disease/DS00401/DSECTION=symptoms

32. Huntington's Disease, Huntington's Disease Huntington's disease is an inherited neurological disorder List of Diseases - Huntington's Disease . Huntington’s Disease is an inherited neurological disorder. http://www.tylermedicalclinic.com/huntington's disease.htm

The Tyler Medical Clinic Assisted Conception - Affordable Infertility Treatments - List of Diseases - Huntington's Disease Huntington’s Disease is an inherited neurological disorder. It is caused by the degeneration of brain cells in certain parts of the brain. An estimated 250,000 individuals in the United States are either affected or are at risk of inheriting the disease from an affected parent. Huntington’s Disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant trait; a parent affected by Huntington’s Disease has a 50-50 chance of passing on the disease to the child. It affects males and females equally and does not predominate in any specific ethnic or socioeconomic background. Onset of Huntington’s Disease generally begins in mid-life, although symptoms may occur as early as the age of two years. In cases of childhood onset of the disease, children affected rarely live through their teens. Early signs of Huntington’s Disease include depression, mood swings, forgetfulness, clumsiness, involuntary twitching and lack of coordination. As the disease progresses, lack of concentration, diminished short-term memory and judgement, and involuntary movements of the head, trunk and limbs become more evident. Walking, speaking and swallowing become more and more difficult and eventually, an individual with Huntington’s Disease is unable to care for him or herself. Death may occur from choking, infection or heart failure. At present, there is no cure for Huntington’s Disease. Treatments are directed towards the symptoms and not the disease itself. Various medications are often prescribed to control emotional and movement problems. Antidepressants and tranquilizers may also be prescribed for severe depression and anxiety. Medications are prescribed at the lowest possible dose to prevent or minimize any undesirable side effects. Patients are urged to stay physically active by incorporating an exercise regime, such as walking, in their daily program. Their diet is also strictly monitored to ensure that they are getting the proper amount of nutrients.

33. Huntington's Disease: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Huntington's disease is a disorder passed down through families in which certain nerve cells in the brain waste away, or degenerate. Causes http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000770.htm

Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Huntington's disease Huntington's disease is a disorder passed down through families in which certain nerve cells in the brain waste away, or degenerate. Causes American doctor George Huntington first described the disorder in 1872. Huntington's disease is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome #4. The defect causes a part of DNA, called a CAG repeat, to occur many more times than it is supposed to. Normally, this section of DNA is repeated 10 to 35 times. But in persons with Huntington's disease, it is repeated 36 to 120 times. As the gene is passed on from one generation to the next, the number of repeats - called a CAG repeat expansion - tend to get larger. The larger the number of repeats, the greater your chance of developing symptoms at an earlier age. Therefore, as the disease is passed along in families, it becomes evident at younger and younger ages. There are two forms of Huntington's disease. The most common is adult-onset Huntington's disease. Persons with this form usually develop symptoms in their mid 30s and 40s.

34. Alzheimer's Foundation Of America Related Illnesses Huntington's Disease . Summary Huntington's Disease is a devastating, degenerative brain disorder that slowly diminishes an individual's ability to walk http://www.alzfdn.org/RelatedIllnesses/huntingtondisease.html

35. CureHD Foundation; Creating Awareness And Fund-raising To Cure Huntington's Dise A charity site aiming to spread awareness, information, and news about Huntington s disease. http://www.curehd.org

- CureHD Foundation - Dedicated to funding a cure for Huntington's Disease. Robert Bishop Introduction HD family tree Why I do this Family photos What is HD? Definition The HD secret How many have HD The cruelest illness The HD nightmare My experience Other experiences HD research Hope for a cure North America How can I help? Make a donation Contact the media Ask legislators... I need your help Contact info CureHD Foundation CureHD sponsors HD web sites Other info Content © 1999-2009 CureHD Foundation www.curehd.org Last updated: Oct 2008 huntington's disease huntington's disease huntington's disease huntington's chorea huntington's chorea huntington's chorea huntingtons disease huntingtons disease huntingtons disease huntingtons chorea huntingtons chorea huntingtons chorea huntington disease huntington disease huntington chorea huntington chorea hd, hd, hd, hd, hd hd, hd, hd, hd, hd (50% at-risk for HD) (50% at-risk for HD) (50% at-risk for HD) (50% at-risk for HD) (50% at-risk for HD) (Bishop Family) PLEASE HELP SAVE MY KIDS!!!

36. HDA - Huntington's Disease Association - UK Registered Charity Supports people affected by the disease and provides information and advice to professionals. http://www.hda.org.uk

About the HDA What is HD Juvenile HD Professionals ... Home Page Welcome to the HDA The Huntington's Disease Association is a UK registered charity which supports people affected by Huntington's disease (HD). We also provide information and advice to families, friends and healthcare professionals who support Huntington's disease families. About the HDA website Regional Care Advisers Information About HD HD Information for Professionals HDA Fact Sheets ... Message Board HDA latest news New HDA General Manager post created Download June 2010 newsletter (PDF) 2010 Black Tie Dinner with Tony Hadley All Party Parliamentary Group on HD APPG on HD - launch review Open letter of thanks from Charles Sabine APPG on HD - launch on YouTube HDA event booking forms HD: A Free National Conference - Stoke on Trent - 30th November 2010 HD Certificated Course for Professionals - 7th-9th December 2010 ( event flyer booking form Decisions, Dilemmas and Discussions - Telford - 26th-27th February 2011 JHD Family Weekend - Keswick - 3rd-5th June 2011 If you are organising an event to raise awareness or funds for the Huntington's Disease Association, please email info@hda.org.uk

37. Huntington's Disease: MedlinePlus Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disease that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to waste away. People are born with the defective gene, but symptoms usually don http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/huntingtonsdisease.html

pttitle = ""; Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Other Topics: A B C D ... All Topics Huntington's Disease URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/huntingtonsdisease.html Also called: HD, Huntington's chorea Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disease that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to waste away. People are born with the defective gene, but symptoms usually don't appear until middle age. Early symptoms of HD may include uncontrolled movements, clumsiness or balance problems. Later, HD can take away the ability to walk, talk or swallow. Some people stop recognizing family members. Others are aware of their environment and are able to express emotions. If one of your parents has Huntington's disease, you have a 50-50 chance of getting it. A blood test can tell if you have the HD gene and will develop the disease. Genetic counseling can help you weigh the risks and benefits of taking the test. There is no cure. Medicines can help manage some of the symptoms, but cannot slow down or stop the disease.

38. Type_Document_Title_here A personal website detailing how Huntington s disease has affected Tony s family and friends. http://www.bridger.freeuk.com

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39. Huntington's Disease Huntington's disease is an inherited progressive form of dementia in which personality, memory and mood changes as the disease advances. http://alzheimers.about.com/od/typesofdementia/a/huntington_dise.htm

zWASL=1;zGRH=1 zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Health Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Search Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping ... Share w(x2+zWl+'?p=1" zT="18/1[N" rel="nofollow">Print') Free Alzheimer's Disease Newsletter! Sign Up Discuss in my Forum Huntington's Disease From Christine Kennard , former About.com Guide Updated: March 5, 2006 About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board Filed In: Alzheimer's Basics Types of Dementia zSB(3,3) Huntington's disease a fatal progressive form of dementia Huntington's disease is an inherited progressive form of dementia in which personality, memory and moods change as the disease advances. First described by Dr. George Huntington in 1872, Huntington's disease affects an estimated 30,000 Americans, a prevalence of about 1 in every 10,000 people. The prevalence of Huntington disease is between three and seven per 100,000 in populations of Western European descent. Cause of Huntington's disease Huntington's disease is inherited. The gene that causes Huntington's disease was discovered in 1993. It is an autosomal dominant disease that can be inherited from either the father or the mother. Any child, male or female, has a fifty percent chance of getting the disease themselves. Everyone who carries the gene will develop the disease. Huntington's does not skip generations.

40. Huntington's Disease - Wikimedia Huntington's disease or chorea (HD) is an incurable neurodegenerative genetic disorder that typically manifests itself first in middle age. It is the most common genetic cause http://flaggedrevs.labs.wikimedia.org/wiki/Huntington's_disease

Huntington's disease From Wikimedia Jump to: navigation search Huntington's disease Classification and external resources A microscope image of Medium spiny neurons (yellow) with nuclear inclusions µm ICD Template:ICD10 ... MeSH Huntington's disease or chorea HD ) is an incurable neurodegenerative genetic disorder that typically manifests itself first in middle age. It is the most common genetic cause of abnormal involuntary writhing movements called chorea . It is much less common in people of Asian or African descent than in people from Western Europe. The disease is caused by a mutation carried on an autosomal chromosome . It is inherited dominantly , such that each child of an affected parent has a 50% chance of inheriting the disease. Physical symptoms of Huntington's disease can begin at any age from infancy to old age, but are usually first noticed in middle-age, between 35 and 44 years of age, often when affected individuals have had children. On rare occasions, when symptoms begin before about 20 years of age, they progress faster and vary slightly, and the disease is classified as juvenile akinetic-rigid or Westphal variant HD . The disease is caused by a mutation in the Huntingtin gene, which normally provides the

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