Publications by authors named "Iris Ditan"

Huntington's Disease (HD) is an autosomal-dominant, neurodegenerative condition characterized by extrapyramidal, psychiatric, and cognitive disturbances. In the Philippines, only one genetically confirmed sporadic case had been previously reported. This study aims to present ten additional cases of genetically proven familial HD.

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease affecting both the upper and lower motor neurons. Much of the management of ALS is supportive with the goal of maximizing patient quality of life. While the Philippines was participative in the "Ice Bucket Challenge" in 2014, it is up for investigation whether substantial changes occurred to improve healthcare for ALS patients.

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