Huntington's disease diagnosis is confirmed with a genetic test. A clinical history and medical evaluation are used to define symptom onset. Disease staging and surveillance for complications are ...
Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...
At Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, pediatricians will soon have a new ally in diagnosing and identifying complex neurodevelopmental conditions like ...
Rare diseases are hard to diagnose and often require costly genetic testing and visits to specialists. The testing can be hard to access, especially for people who live in rural areas. Researchers at ...
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Ask the Expert: Genetics counseling

More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of ...
Including genetic testing in evaluations for children with autism, developmental delay and other neurodevelopmental disorders often leads to major changes in care, researchers say. In a study looking ...
In 2025, Baylor Genetics was named an official genetic testing partner of the Child Neurology Society.
Scientists from UC Davis Center for Surgical Bioengineering, the MIND Institute and UC Berkeley’s Murthy Lab are developing ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . More than half of National Kidney Foundation respondents were unaware of genetic testing opportunities. Only 9% ...
Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...
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How is Huntington's disease treated?

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD Key Takeaways The medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ...
Only the medical diagnosis needs to be disclosed as part of a person’s history when purchasing insurance policies. Read more ...