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.

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Defeating Huntington’s disease starts with taking care of yourself and joining Enroll-HD

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For those of us affected by Huntington’s disease or at risk for it, the fight against the disorder begins by taking care of ourselves. ...
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Friday, January 08, 2016

A key Huntington’s disease trial remedy gets Orphan Drug Designation, as yet another young life is cut short

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (formerly Isis Pharmaceuticals) has achieved another milestone in its search for a treatment for Huntington’...
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

‘Concussion’: advocating for the truth about brain diseases

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In this era of growing concern over sports injuries, increased prevalence of neurological diseases, and pioneering brain research, the just...
Sunday, December 20, 2015

‘Twas the morning after Christmas – and Huntington’s disease hit us like a ton of bricks

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I dedicate this article to the repose of the brave souls who have lost the fight against Huntington’s disease. Twenty years ago this ...
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