1. Huntington's Disease By: Brad Balzer and Joseph Schmidt Period 6

2. Background / History Dates Back to the Middle ages. Some Thought to be possessed by demons, spirits, or thought to be witches. Ridiculed, exiled, and killed.

3. Who: George Huntington When: 1872 where: Long Island, New York How was it Named: George Huntington gave the first description of the disease(DID NOT DISCOVER) Background / History(Modern)

4. What happens to those who have it? Deterioration of Brain Movement Disorders Including: Involuntary jerking Involuntary sustained contraction of muscles Slow uncoordinated movements Slow abnormal eye movements Impaired gait, posture, and balance Difficulty Speaking Difficulty Swallowing

5. What happens cont'd Life Expectancy: 10-30 years after onset of symptoms. No cure, but medication can help with symptoms and slow down deterioration of brain.

6. How is it Passed On Passed Genetically from parent to child Dominant gene so a child with one parent with the disease and one without have a 50% chance of getting the disease.

7. Facts Discovered in Middle Ages Not actually founded by George Huntington Around 30,000 people have the Disease nationwide

8. Work Cited http://www.news- medical.net/health/Huntingtons-Disease- History.aspx http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/fact s/huntingtons.htm