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.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Ionis Phase I Huntington’s disease trial at halfway mark: ‘No surprises so far’ means good news

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At its halfway mark, Ionis Pharmaceuticals' historic Huntington’s disease Phase 1 gene-silencing clinical trial is on track to finish ...
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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Dreams for a better future: an opportunity we Huntington’s disease people and our families are denied

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Because of its devastating medical and social impact, Huntington’s disease often forces affected individuals and their families to abandon ...
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Upbeat Huntington’s disease film, featuring undaunted family, aims for 10 million viewers

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The Longest Journey  – a new feature-length documentary film about Huntington’s disease – portrays the undaunted Shaffer family in an epi...
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Monday, May 09, 2016

A family united against Huntington’s disease

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The overwhelming challenges of Huntington’s disease frequently provoke serious conflict – even splits – within families. The genetic...
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