Fatigue is one of those symptoms of Huntington’s disease (HD) that people may not see or fully understand. When someone looks at me, they may assume that because I am walking, talking, writing, traveling, or speaking publicly, I must feel fine. What they do not see is the amount…
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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…
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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