Huntington’s disease treated for 1st time using gene therapy
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The director of UVA’s treatment program sees reason for “cautious optimism” after a small study’s positive results.
The new therapy is being hailed as a breakthrough. But the small study has some limitations – and hasn’t been peer-reviewed.
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Huntington’s disease successfully treated in 1st major breakthrough
For the first time, scientists have successfully treated someone suffering from Huntington's disease, a fatal genetic illness with no cure.
Huntington’s disease is a neurological (brain) condition that causes involuntary movement, changes to emotions, behavior, and thinking. Huntington’s is a genetic disease that worsens over time ...
In the complex world of neuroscience, Huntington's disease remains a cruel mystery. It slowly strips away a person’s ability to think and move, yet scientists still don't fully understand why.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Huntington's Disease Society of America is organizing the Team Hope Walk in Arkansas to raise awareness and support for those affected by Huntington's disease, a ...
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