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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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About the Association
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Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
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General information about the NSW Huntington's Disease Association
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Jun 2008
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Huntington's disease research news
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Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
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Information about current Huntington's Disease research findings
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Dec 2007
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Huntington's disease - behavioural problems
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2007
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Huntington's disease - genetics
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2007
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Huntington's disease - diet issues
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2007
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Huntington's Disease explained
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Better Health Channel
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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').
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Sep 2007
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Understanding Huntington's disease
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Brainlink Foundation
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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.
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Sep 2007
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Is there a test for Huntington's Disease?
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Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
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An explanation of the predictive tests available for Huntington's Disease
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Apr 2004
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How common is Huntington's Disease?
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Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
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Information about the prevalence of Huntington's Disease
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Apr 2004
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What causes Huntington's disease?
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Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
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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.
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Apr 2004
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What is Huntington's disease?
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Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
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A brief description of Huntington's Disease
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Apr 2004
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