Understanding Huntington Disease: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by Andrew S. Feigin and Karen E. Anderson, “Huntington Disease” is a seminal work that encapsulates the latest findings on the disease. This book serves as a valuable resource for both clinical and research specialists seeking to expand their knowledge base on Huntington disease, as well as for advanced students from various backgrounds including neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, and genetics.

The volume covers all major areas of Huntington disease clinical care and research, including neurological symptoms, behavioral and cognitive symptoms, brain imaging, and family dynamics and therapeutic alliances. It also delves into clinical trials, focusing on design considerations for therapeutic studies.

The Devastating Nature of Huntington’s Disease

Huntington’s disease is a devastating condition that is well appreciated throughout the neuroscience, neurology, and psychiatric communities. A significant amount of basic and clinical research is currently being conducted, but much of this occurs in isolated research silos. It is crucial that an interdisciplinary resource be developed to provide in-depth information, enhance communication, and foster collaboration.

A Comprehensive Resource

This volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series serves as that resource. It includes coverage of both basic science and clinical aspects of the disease, as well as treatment, experimental therapeutics, and biomarkers. It provides an essential resource for the non-neurologist, including necessary background for understanding the disease before making a more detailed study proposal.

Interdisciplinary Approach

The book adopts an interdisciplinary approach that can be applied in everyday clinic and research efforts. It features chapters edited by leaders in the field around the globe, offering the broadest expert coverage available.

Key Features

• Covers both basic science and clinical aspects of Huntington disease
• Includes treatment, experimental therapeutics, and biomarkers
• Provides an essential resource for the non-neurologist
• Adopts an interdisciplinary approach
• Features chapters edited by leaders in the field around the globe

Publication Details

Series: Handbook of Clinical Neurology (Book 144)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 312
Publisher: Elsevier; 1 edition (November 10, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0128018933
ISBN-13: 978-0128018934
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches