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A Physicians Guide to the Management of Huntington's Disease

Martha A. Nance, MD
Park Nicollet Clinic, St. Lewis Park, MN
Director, Huntington's Disease Center, Hennepin County Medical Center,
Minneapolis, MN
Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology
University of Minnesota School of Medicine

Jane S. Paulsen, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology
Director, Huntington's Disease Center and Research Program
University of Iowa School of Medicine

Neal G. Ranen, MD
Medical Director, Geriatric Psychiatrist/Neuropsychaiatrist
Health Pathways of Albright Care Services, York, PA
Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry Pennsylvania State College of Medicine

Adam Rosenblatt, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Clinical Director, Baltimore Huntington's Center
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
First Published: 1999
Last Revised: 2003

This booklet is the standard of Huntington's disease medical care. It is also a valuable reference for those that want to know more about Huntington's disease.

The following is adopted from the second edition published by the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA). The complete guide can be ordered from Anita at 800-345-HDSA (800-345-4372).

Contents:

• Disclaimer
• Overview and Principles of Treatment
• Genetics
• Movement Disorder
• Cognitive Disorder
• Psychiatric Disorder
• Other Issues
• References

Your comments and suggestions are appreciated so mail us at the following address:hdinfo@uiowa.edu