Huntington-Krankheit: Prof. Kathrin Reetz klärt die häufigsten Fragen

Huntington's disease, also known as Huntington's syndrome, is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the gradual death of nerve cells in the brain. It typically manifests in middle age and is marked by progressive movement disorders, psychiatric symptoms, and memory impairment. At the Euregional Huntington Center at the University Hospital RWTH Aachen, experts from various disciplines advise, support, and treat patients with Huntington's disease. In this video, Prof. Dr. Kathrin Reetz, Head of the Section for Translational Neurodegeneration at the University Hospital RWTH Aachen, explains the cause of this disease, its symptoms, and available treatment options. 00:00 Introduction 00:22 What is Huntington's disease and how does it develop? 01:29 Can anyone develop Huntington's disease? 02:25 At what age does the disease manifest? 03:15 How does Huntington's disease manifest itself? 05:28 What is the course of Huntington's disease? 06:46 How quickly does the disease progress? 07:58 How is the diagnosis made? 09:00 How is Huntington's disease treated? 11:21 Can the disease be prevented? ____About this channel____________________________________________________________ Here, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen provides information on current topics in university medicine, offers tips for a healthy lifestyle, debunks medical myths, and introduces interesting staff members from nursing, medicine, and many other areas. ____Social Media________________________________________________________________ Facebook:   / uniklinikrwthaachen   Twitter:   / uniklinikaachen   Instagram:   / uniklinik_rwth_aachen