The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked uniQure to conduct an additional clinical trial before submitting an application seeking approval of its experimental gene therapy, AMT-130, for Huntington’s disease. That’s according to a press release from uniQure announcing the final minutes of a Type A…
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If there’s one thing Huntington’s disease (HD) has taught me and my wife, Jill, who is gene-positive with the illness, it’s that rest isn’t a reward; it’s a necessity. Between the disease’s relentless advancement, the daily logistics of symptom management, and the invisible emotional toll, we sometimes forget that…
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The thing about being present in public is that people think it’s just a mindset. Like you decide to show up, take a deep breath, smile, and you’re there — grounded, confident, fine. But when you live with Huntington’s disease, being present in public can feel like a full-time…
Combining pridopidine and FA10, two investigational compounds for Huntington’s disease that target different proteins in the brain, was found to protect against nerve cell death better than either treatment alone. That’s according to a new study that used a cellular model of the genetic disorder to assess the…
Becoming educated and informed about Huntington’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Huntington’s disease journey.
There is no cure for Huntington’s disease yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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