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Huntington Disease
Findings in Huntington disease reported from University of Maryland
November 19th, 2007
According to a study from the United States, "Huntington's disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant heritable disease characterized by progressive neuron death and subsequent degeneration of motor, cognitive, and emotional functioning. Caregiver research studies in HD are few." "The purpose of the current study was to examine caregiver burden in HD The sample consisted of 62 pairs of caregivers and care receivers (persons with Huntington's disease; pHDs). Caregivers were assessed regarding their psychological functioning, subjective appraisal of burden, and appraisal of problem-solving ability as well as the general level of daily functioning of the pHD in their care; pHDs...
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2007-11-19)
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