Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease in Early Trial

• I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• September 26, 2025
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A new gene therapy has shown promise in slowing the progression of Huntington’s disease, according to early trial results released Wednesday.

In a Phase 1/2 study, patients given a high dose of UniQure’s experimental the...

Smartphone App Can Track Huntington's Disease Symptoms

• HealthDay Reporter
• Dennis Thompson
• June 12, 2025
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Most folks tap away at their smartphone for fun, communication or information.

But such tapping may also help them track the progress of a rare degenerative brain disease, researchers say.

Five simple smartphone-measured tests of movement control can provide quick ...

New Approach to Fight Huntington's Disease Shows Early Promise

• HealthDay Reporter
• Ernie Mundell
• November 4, 2024
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Huntington's disease is a devastating, fatal neurological illness with little means of treatment, but a new study in mice offers a glimmer of hope.

Huntington's occurs when inherited genes cause key proteins to fold and clump together within brain cells. Over time, this...

Black Patients Diagnosed With Huntington's Later Than Whites

• HealthDay Reporter
• Dennis Thompson
• July 12, 2024
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Black patients with Huntington's disease receive their diagnoses an average of one year later than white people with the incurable genetic disorder, a new study shows.

Early diagnosis is essential to help patients get proper care and prepare for the effects of the diseas...