Publications by authors named "Olga Benavides"
Article Synopsis
- Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by a genetic mutation in the HTT gene, leading to movement, psychiatric, and cognitive issues.
- A study conducted at CETRAM in Chile from 2013-2019 identified 103 individuals with HD, revealing a mean age of onset of 41.39 years and a prevalence estimate of 0.72 per 100,000 people.
- Findings indicate that the average length of CAG repeats in the expanded allele in Chile is higher than in Argentina, and a significant portion of the cohort has a family history of HD, emphasizing the genetic nature of the disease.
Background: Parkinson disease (EPI) patients often require being assisted by others. These caregivers are exposed to a decrease in their quality of Ufe.
Aim: To explore Parkinson disease patient features associated with a greater burden among their caregivers.