An early-stage clinical trial designed to test a novel stem cell therapy — one designed to replace lost or damaged nerve cells in the brain — in people with Huntington’s disease is now recruiting adults with the genetic condition at its single site in California. The Phase 1/2 trial, dubbed…
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My wife, Jill, and I recently went to Target to shop for new baskets. The trip reminded us of when we helped our daughter move earlier this year, and how that trip helped us to see each other more clearly, which sits at the heart of how we live with…
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When I first heard about the devastating earthquakes that happened in Venezuela on June 24, my heart immediately went out to the families trying to survive the aftermath. I thought about the fear, the confusion, the loss, and the uncertainty that come after such an unimaginable disaster. I also…
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An oral compound now being tested as a potential treatment for several neurodegenerative conditions was shown, in multiple laboratory models, to reduce the toxic protein clumps in nerve cells that drive Huntington’s disease. These findings suggest that the compound, called Anle138b, may also be a possible therapeutic…
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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