Intellectual Curiosity and Action Initiation are Subtypes of Apathy Affected in Huntington Disease Gene Expansion Carriers

Conclusion: Apathy is a frequent syndrome that is found in individuals with HD. Apathy has a specific expression, with symptoms such as reduced initiation, voluntary actions, and interests, that might be related to the underlying neuropathology. Apathy is related to disease progression, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and cognitive impairments.
Source: Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology - Category: Neurology Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research