At Risk for Huntington's Disease

HD is a genetically caused brain disorder that causes uncontrollable bodily movements and robs people's ability to walk, talk, eat, and think. The final result is a slow, ugly death. Children of parents with HD have a 50-50 chance of inheriting the disease. There is no cure or treatment.

Showing posts with label Latin America. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Latin America. Show all posts
Monday, August 12, 2019

Factor-H partners with Latin American organizations to aid destitute Huntington’s disease families, seeks to expand support

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Looking to aid some of the destitute Latin American families whose critical participation in research led to the discovery of the Hunting...
Monday, March 13, 2017

Pope Francis I to meet with victims of Huntington’s disease, a first for a world leader

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In an unprecedented encounter, the first for any pope or world leader, Pope Francis I on May 18 will meet with Huntington’s disease suff...
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Sunday, October 06, 2013

Hope, cutting-edge science, and poignant moments at the World Congress on Huntington’s Disease

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The first such HD meeting held in a developing nation, last month’s World Congress on Huntington’s Disease (WCHD) not only highlighted the ...
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