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A very, VERY personal decision. A person that has a parent that has Huntingtons, and is now an adult, might decide to be tested for HD prior to having children, or to help plan what they want to do in life. At present, there is no cure and limited treatment for Huntingtons. Some people may not WANT to know that they have a disease that is ultimately fatal, and has no cure. My wife has HD, and we have 4 adult children. Three of them decided to be tested- one decided not to.
I am not sure there is a "perfect" time to test for Huntington's disease. The "best" time to test is whenever the person at risk and the people around them are ready to get the results.
Most people get tested on a need to know basis or when important events are coming up in their future; getting married, having children, moving, new job etc.
It is always best to consult a genetic counselor in your area who can provide more information on the results of a genetic test.
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What are Pros to having huntingtons disease?
There are none. HD is a fatal disease that at this time has no cure, limited treatment.
Is huntingtons disease fatal?
Yes,many people have died from it, including my 2nd grade teacher's sister.
What are the treaments for huntingtons disease?
Unfortunately, there is no treatment (at this time) for HD. There are treatments that are used to reduce the symptoms of HD, including controlling involuntary movements, controlling the emotional changes that may occur, etc. For more information, please visit the website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
When was Perfect Time created?
Perfect Time was created in 1998-04.
What are the differences between group testing and individual testing?
Group testing involves testing multiple samples together in a single test, which can help save time and resources. Individual testing involves testing each sample separately. Group testing is particularly useful when resources are limited and prevalence of the condition is low.
Who is slogan is on time every time?
Well, honey, that slogan belongs to FedEx. They may not always be on time, but at least they have the guts to claim they are. Can't fault them for trying, I guess.
What tense is 'by that time'?
Past Perfect or Future Perfect.
Can you use time in past perfect tense?
Yes, the past perfect tense of time is had timed.
What are advantages of monkey testing in software engineeiring?
When there is a limited time span given for testing then monkey testing is very use full because in this type of testing we won't test in orderly manner and done in random way, so that we can save the time.
Why is choosing whether or not to test an unborn for a genetic disease an ethical decision?
Genetic testing may lead to difficult questions about what is best for the unborn child....hahaha! i always guess the answers and i get right most of the time..
What is the most fatal disease of your time?
heart disease
Why is choosing whether or not to test an unborn child for a genetic disease an ethical decision?
Genetic testing may lead to difficult questions about what is best for the unborn child....hahaha! i always guess the answers and i get right most of the time..
