As I entered our living room recently, I was met with a scene that caught me off guard. My wife, Jill, was sitting on the couch, tears streaming down her face while watching “The Masked Singer.” This wasn’t unusual in itself; she loves the show for its music…
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Mental health problems are common in Huntington’s disease, but there isn’t much data on patients’ use of psychiatric medications, a review study reports. “Although [neuropsychiatric problems] in [Huntington’s disease] are common, hardly any clinical trials have addressed their treatment,” the study’s researchers wrote. “As a result, evidence that…
When I received the invitation from Brown University’s School of Public Health to discuss my memoir, “We Exist,” I felt deeply honored. As an advocate for Huntington’s disease (HD) awareness, particularly from the perspective of a marginalized community, I knew this was an invaluable opportunity to engage with…
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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