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 preimplantation genetic diagnosis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label preimplantation genetic diagnosis. Show all posts
Sunday, June 26, 2022

With the constitutional right to abortion gone, an uncertain medical future for Huntington’s disease families

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With the U.S. Supreme Court’s radical toppling of long-standing abortion rights on June 24, families affected by Hunting...
Monday, May 21, 2018

Free from the threat of Huntington’s disease, our ‘miracle baby’ turns 18

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I dedicate this article to my daughter Bianca Serbin . In June, our “miracle baby,” who tested negative in the womb for Huntington’s...
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

A gene-positive dad’s reflections on Huntington’s disease, parenthood, and the fragility of life

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Our “miracle daughter” Bianca, who tested negative in the womb for Huntington’s disease in early 2000, recently turned 13. As my wife...
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Memories of genetic testing: from my mom to Angelina Jolie

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My family’s experiences with genetic testing for Huntington’ disease rarely stray from my daily thoughts. The day after Ch...
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