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 provided for people affected by Huntington's Disease.

Updated September 2008

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Title:   Welcome to the NSW Huntington's Disease Association's website
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   Home page for the Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc. website
Date:   Nov 2008

Title:   About the Association
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   General information about the NSW Huntington's Disease Association
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Huntington's disease research news
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   Information about current Huntington's Disease research findings
Date:   Dec 2007

Title:   Huntington's disease - behavioural problems
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurological condition caused by the inheritance of a defective gene. The death of brain cells in particular parts of the brain results in cognitive, physical and emotional impairment. As the disease progresses, damage to the brain can cause a wide range of behavioural problems including depression, irritability and the inability to concentrate on two things at once.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Huntington's disease - genetics
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurological condition caused by the inheritance of a faulty gene that interferes with the functioning of the protein huntingtin inside brain cells. The disease isn't apparent at birth and symptoms first tend to appear somewhere around middle age. There is no cure.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Huntington's disease - diet issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Huntington's disease (HD) is a severely debilitating inherited condition in which selective brain cell death results in a progressive loss of cognitive, physical and emotional function. Common complications include problems with eating and swallowing (dysphagia), particularly as the disease progresses. Weight loss is often associated with HD.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Huntington's Disease explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurological condition caused by the inheritance of a defective gene. The death of brain cells in certain areas of the brain results in a progressive loss of cognitive, physical and emotional function. Symptoms tend to first appear when the person is in their thirties or forties. The most common symptom is jerky movements of the arms and legs ('chorea').
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Understanding Huntington's disease
Publisher:   Brainlink Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet describes the nature of Huntington's Disease, its cause and who develops it. It covers symptoms, diagnosis, genetic testing, the effects over time, appropriate therapies and care-giving.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   How Does Huntington's Disease Progress?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   A description of how Huntington's disease progresses.
Date:   Aug 2007

Title:   What are the chances of getting Huntington's disease?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   An explanation of the risk of contracting Huntington's Disease
Date:   May 2006

Title:   How can I obtain further information or help?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   Details about where to obtain further information on Huntington's Disease
Date:   Jun 2005

Title:   Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Huntington's disease
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   An introductory page providing linking to answers to frequently asked questions about Huntington's Disease
Date:   Jan 2005

Title:   Guidelines for meeting the nutritional needs of people with Huntington's Disease
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   Information about meeting the nutritional needs of people with Huntington's Disease
Date:   Aug 2004

Title:   Is there a test for Huntington's Disease?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   An explanation of the predictive tests available for Huntington's Disease
Date:   Apr 2004

Title:   What is the history of Huntington's Disease?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   Information about the history of Huntington's Disease
Date:   Apr 2004

Title:   How common is Huntington's Disease?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   Information about the prevalence of Huntington's Disease
Date:   Apr 2004

Title:   What do the terms 'later onset' and 'juvenile onset' mean?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   Information about the age of onset of Huntington's Disease
Date:   Apr 2004

Title:   What are the symptoms of Huntington's disease?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   A description of the symptoms of Huntington's Disease
Date:   Apr 2004

Title:   What causes Huntington's disease?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   Huntington's Disease (HD) is caused by a defective gene which results in the gradual destruction of neurons (brain cells), particularly in those parts of the brain known as the basal ganglia and the cerebral cortex.
Date:   Apr 2004

Title:   What is Huntington's disease?
Publisher:   Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
Description:   A brief description of Huntington's Disease
Date:   Apr 2004
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