How Does Huntington's Dementia Differ From Alzheimer's?

By Christine Kennard, Health Guide Wednesday, March 04, 2009

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Huntington's disease (HD), also known as Huntington's Chorea, is an inherited progressive form of dementia. The disease, first described by Dr. George Huntington in 1872, is a predominantly inherited one. Although Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be inherited too it is not a single gene cause...

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

3/ 5/09 11:38am

Thanks for this wonderful, detailed article, Christine. While HD is not as prevalent as AD, the genetic specifics of each is very helpful. This article is full of important information.

Carol

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