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The ^Afacts Ser.: Huntington's Disease : The Facts by Oliver Quarrell (1999, Uk-Trade Paper)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100192629301

ISBN-139780192629302

eBay Product ID (ePID)959337

Product Key Features

Number of Pages160 Pages

Publication NameHuntington's Disease : the Facts

LanguageEnglish

SubjectNeurology, Diseases / Genetic

Publication Year1999

TypeTextbook

AuthorOliver Quarrell

Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical

SeriesThe ^Afacts Ser.

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight5.6 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN99-031801

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal616.8/3

Table Of ContentIntroductionFacts and figures about Huntinton's diseaseThe physical aspects of Huntington's diseaseMood changes and emotional aspectsThe genetics of Huntington's diseaseGenetic counsellingChanges in the brainWhat causes the nerve cells to dieIdeas for effective treatment of Huntington's diseaseLay organisationsList of addresses of the lay organisations

SynopsisHuntington's Disease is a genetically inherited condition, the result of severe nerve-cell damage in the brain. Due to the recent identification of the gene involved, and the debilitating nature of the disease, a great many more people are now affected either directly or indirectly (families and carers) by this condition. The majority of people develop the disease between the ages of 35 and 55, so for those that are aware of a genetic inheritance, there are enormous problems to confront - should you carry on life as normal? Should you start a family? In this, the first book on Huntington's disease written for sufferers and their families, advice is given on living with this disabling illness. Written as much for carers as for the patients themselves, the book aims to answer some of the questions that both sufferer and carer might have. With the identification of the responsible gene, genetic counselling is now available for those at risk of developing the disease. Though some may wish not to use these services, the book clearly explains the role of the counsellor, and what help is additionally available from the various patient organisations worldwide., In this, the first book on Huntington's disease written for sufferers and their families, advice is given on living with this disabling illness. Written as much for carers as for the patients themselves, the book aims to answer some of the questions that both sufferer and carer might have. With the identification of the responsible gene, genetic counselling is now available for those at risk of developing the disease. Though some may wish not to use these services, the book clearly explains the role of the counsellor, and what help is additionally available from the various patient organisations worldwide.

LC Classification NumberRC394.H85Q37 1999