Understanding Huntington’s Disease (HD) Chorea: The Underlying Disease, Impact, and a Treatment Option

Date/Time: Saturday, September 9, 2023 - 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Track: Satellite Symposia
Room: Franklin Hall 1 (4th Floor)
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Description:

Sponsored by Neurocrine BioSciences

This program provides a straightforward overview of Huntington’s disease (HD) with a focus on HD chorea and the functional, social, and emotional impact on patients and caregivers. Faculty will share the clinical data for an FDA-approved treatment option for adults with HD chorea. Participants will view video footage of a real patient before and after treatment for HD chorea. This program is non-CME educational content sponsored by Neurocrine Biosciences.

Speaker:
Robert Fekete, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
New York Medical College
Staff
Department of Neurology
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY