Trinucleotide repeat disorders: an interesting interface between psychiatry and medicine [Refreshment]

The discovery of conditions resulting from the expansion of unstable trinucleotide repeats, with their neuropsychiatric presentations crossing the boundaries of different specialties, provides ample opportunity for research and liaison work between medical and psychiatric subspecialties. Clinicians’ awareness of the presentations and genetic basis of these conditions improves management strategies and the quality of life of patients and their carers.
Source: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Refreshment Source Type: research