Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited, progressive, deteriorating, and non-curable disease affecting physical and cognitive states. Recent advancements in cell and gene therapy have brought in new treatment options that challenge Huntington’s Disease, with the ultimate goal to modify its trajectory. This article emphasizes the role of nurses in Huntington’s Disease advanced treatments. Furthermore, it underlines the importance of patient-oriented care as well as the ethical considerations that may occur.

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Nursing in Huntington’s Disease and Cell and Gene Therapy

  • Paraskevi Kyrana,
  • Maria Polikandrioti,
  • Eleni Evangelou,
  • Chrysoula Dafogianni,
  • Afroditi Zartaloudi,
  • Ioannis Koutelekos

摘要

Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited, progressive, deteriorating, and non-curable disease affecting physical and cognitive states. Recent advancements in cell and gene therapy have brought in new treatment options that challenge Huntington’s Disease, with the ultimate goal to modify its trajectory. This article emphasizes the role of nurses in Huntington’s Disease advanced treatments. Furthermore, it underlines the importance of patient-oriented care as well as the ethical considerations that may occur.