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.

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Wednesday, March 09, 2022

After a difficult year for the Huntington’s disease cause, CHDI chief scientist feels ‘reinvigorated’ and ‘optimistic’ about quest for therapies

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  Having faced negative results in two key clinical trials a year ago while battling the coronavirus pandemic, the Hunting...
Sunday, November 22, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving! And hail to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries – and the scientists!

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Thanksgiving this year is going to be radically different for many Americans, including my family.   I will celebrate my favorite holiday ju...
Thursday, May 21, 2020

In the pandemic, we need to rediscover patience and grasp our responsibility

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In this time of pandemic, the virtue of patience is paramount. So is the need to grasp our impact on the history of the planet and its ef...
Thursday, April 23, 2020

Combatting the pandemic, Roche also forges ahead with critical Phase 3 Huntington’s disease clinical trial

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Using its expertise to combat a coronavirus pandemic that has left more than 180,000 people dead worldwide and a third of the earth’s peo...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Giving back during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Many advocates for Huntington’s and other rare diseases work passionately and selflessly for their causes. Now, as the coronavirus pand...
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