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Huntington’s disease is an inherited neurological disorder causing movement, cognitive, and behavioral issues. Effective ...
Learn about Huntington’s disease: its genetic causes, key symptoms, diagnosis, and what new research says about treatments and clinical trials.
Kerry Huntington counts out loud each punch she hurls at the speed bag in front of her, keeping her eyes trained on the ...
If you’ve ever heard of Huntington’s disease, you know how devastating it can be. This hereditary brain disorder slowly robs ...
There is no cure yet for Huntington’s disease, researchers said. But promising new treatments are in clinical trials, making it more important than ever to accurately track patients’ progress.
Scientists at Northwestern and Case Western Reserve universities have developed the first polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington's disease, an incurable, debilitating illness that causes nerve ...
A study reveals subtle neurodegenerative changes in people with Huntington’s disease gene expansion up to 20 years before symptoms appear. Researchers identified biomarkers like elevated neurofilament ...
New genetic research shows why some people develop deadly Huntington's disease earlier than others. The findings could lead to better treatments.
In Huntington’s disease, nerves within the brain are slowly destroyed. As nerves affecting muscle control are affected, this can lead to various symptoms related to loss of motor function and ...
Subtle signs of neurodegeneration can be detected in blood, CSF, and neuroimaging, up to 20 years before the motor symptoms of Huntington’s disease present.
Key Takeaways A new app can help track progression of Huntington’s disease The app uses five tests of movement control to provide insight into motor control This measure was twice as accurate as ...