Huntington’s Disease: Scientists Hope Their Success in Improving Survival in Mice Will Extend to Humans
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Huntington’s Disease: Scientists Hope Their Success in Improving Survival in Mice Will Extend to Humans

For years, scientists have been working on a completely new concept that generates new neurons in mice with Huntington's disease. They were able to demonstrate that the new cells could…

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SAGE-718 for Huntington’s Disease Earns Orphan Drug Designation
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SAGE-718 for Huntington’s Disease Earns Orphan Drug Designation

  Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments designed for cognitive impairment related to Huntington’s disease. However, to improve the lives of those affected, additional research and therapeutic development are urgently…

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Results of a Three-Year Study Support AUSTEDO to Treat Chorea Related to Huntington’s Disease
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Results of a Three-Year Study Support AUSTEDO to Treat Chorea Related to Huntington’s Disease

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, chorea is defined as involuntary movements that are caused by a neurological disorder. It is one of a group of…

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Novel Gene Therapy Uses Brain Surgery to Achieve Results For Huntington’s Disease Patients, Part Two

As discussed in Part I of this article, a recent HDBUZZ publication featured a news item stating that due to several severe adverse events occurring during the initial AMT-130 trial…

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Experimental Gene Therapy Uses Brain Surgery to Achieve Results For Huntington’s Disease Patients, Part One
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Experimental Gene Therapy Uses Brain Surgery to Achieve Results For Huntington’s Disease Patients, Part One

When we ‘do the math’ it adds up to the novel AMT-130 gene therapy receiving positive results from uniQure’s clinical trial investigating a small group (N=4) of individuals who were…

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ICYMI: Swimmer’s 100km Swim Raised Huntington’s Disease Awareness
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ICYMI: Swimmer’s 100km Swim Raised Huntington’s Disease Awareness

HTT gene mutations cause Huntington’s disease, a rare and inherited neurological condition. Those with a family history of Huntington’s disease may choose to undergo genetic testing to learn more, though…

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36th Annual HDSA Convention: Being Prepared for Huntington’s Disease Emergencies
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36th Annual HDSA Convention: Being Prepared for Huntington’s Disease Emergencies

Patient Worthy signed up to cover several sessions at the Huntington's Disease Society of America's (HDSA) 36th Annual Convention, which was held virtually this year. This event features informative presentations…

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Light Therapy: A Safe, Effective, and Low-Cost Approach to Some Neurodegenerative Diseases

In the last decade, scientists have made great strides in uncovering details of the underlying causes of neurodegenerative diseases. It is only a matter of time that treatment and prevention…

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