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Huntington disease /

"Huntington Disease summarizes the most recent findings related to the disease, providing both cutting edge coverage for clinical/research specialists looking to expand their knowledge base of Huntington disease information, as well as solid groundwork for advanced students from various backgro...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Feigin, Andrew S. (Editor ), Anderson, Karen E. M.D (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Elsevier, [2017]
Colección:Handbook of clinical neurology ; v. 144.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Section 1: Basic science. Genetics of Huntington disease
  • Mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration in Huntington disease: Applications to novel disease-modifying therapies
  • Section 2: Clinical aspects. Epidemiology of Huntington disease
  • Statistical modelling of Huntington disease onset
  • The diagnosis and natural history of Huntington's disease
  • Preclinical cognitive and behavioral changes in Huntington disease
  • Preclinical motor manifestations of Huntington disease
  • The highly anxious individual presenting for Huntington disease predictive genetic testing: the psychiatrist's role in assessment and counseling
  • Reproductive options for Huntington disease families
  • Genetic testing for Huntington disease
  • Section 3: Treatment of Huntington disease. Medical treatment of behavioral manifestations of Huntington disease
  • Medical management of motor manifestations of Huntington disease
  • The role of rehabilitation therapy in Huntington disease
  • Contemporary health care for Huntington disease
  • The impact of Huntington disease on young people
  • Making a measurable difference in advanced Huntington disease care
  • Section 4: Experimental Therapeutics. New symptomatic therapies for Huntington disease
  • Motor outcome measures in Huntington disease clinical trials
  • Cognitive outcome measures in Huntington disease clinical drug trials
  • Section 5: Biomarkers. Structural imaging in premanifest and manifest Huntington disease
  • Functional imaging in Huntington disease.