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14 changes for a healthier brain. In 2019, there were ~57 million people living with dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to climb to 153 million. Changes in the 14 factors highlighted here can improve brain health and be applied to Huntington’s disease. Dr Sarah Hernandez | September 30, 2024.
Welcome to HDBuzz - HDBuzz - Huntington’s disease research news.
Jan 18, 2011 · Welcome to HDBuzz. It’s our great pleasure to announce the launch of HDBuzz, a new Internet platform for the latest news about Huntington’s disease research in plain language, written by scientists who work on HD. HDBuzz is dedicated to the people who need it most - those affected by HD and their family and friends. Introducing HDBuzz.
HDBuzz - Huntington’s disease research news.
Oct 28, 2024 · 14 changes for a healthier brain. In 2019, there were ~57 million people living with dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to climb to 153 million. Changes in the 14 factors highlighted here can improve brain health and be applied to Huntington’s disease. Dr Sarah Hernandez | September 30, 2024.
A new roadmap to track Huntington’s disease progression
Jun 15, 2022 · Glossary; observational A study in which measurements are made in human volunteers but no experimental drug or treatment is given ; therapeutics treatments ; CAG repeat The stretch of DNA at the beginning of the HD gene, which contains the sequence CAG repeated many times, and is abnormally long in people who will develop HD ; biomarker a test of any kind - including blood tests, thinking ...
2024 HDBuzz Prize: Social Skills - The Hidden Gem in Improving …
Nov 4, 2024 · We're proud to announce Molly Gracey as a 2024 HDBuzz Prize winner! Could social skills be the secret ingredient to a better quality of life in people with #HuntingtonsDisease? Clues suggest these 'hidden gems' impact #QualityOfLife in HD.
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Oct 21, 2024 · 2024 HDBuzz Prize: Thinking beyond therapies - it’s time to consider racial disparity in HD care and research. We're proud to announce Dr. Zanna Voysey as a 2024 HDBuzz Prize winner! She shares a new study that details racial disparities in HD care and research. Addressing this could improve the lives of people living with HD in the here-and-now.
2024 HDBuzz Prize: Thinking beyond therapies - it’s time to …
Oct 28, 2024 · Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive brain disease that typically starts to show symptoms between the ages of 30 to 50, when people are in the prime of life. It’s also heritable, meaning anyone who has a parent with HD has a 50% chance of getting it. HD has historically been thought of as ...
A new era for HDBuzz - HDBuzz - Huntington’s disease research …
May 1, 2024 · A new era for HDBuzz. For over a decade HDBuzz has reported unbiased news about Huntington’s disease research and trials. As our beloved Ed and Jeff step back, Rachel, Sarah, and Leora look forward to upholding the HDBuzz mission. By Dr Sarah Hernandez, Dr Leora Fox, and Dr Rachel Harding May 01, 2024 Edited by Dr Leora Fox and Dr Rachel Harding.
Interruptions are encouraged - HDBuzz - Huntington’s disease …
Oct 14, 2024 · Interruptions are encouraged. A CRISPR-based approach called “base editing” is being explored to develop a new potential treatment for Huntington's disease. Editing a single letter in the genetic code with base editing may be the key for delaying HD symptoms, maybe by a decade. By Dr Chris Kay October 14, 2024 Edited by Dr Sarah Hernandez.
Bringing HD Treatments to Market: The Role of Regulatory Oversight
Oct 21, 2024 · Bringing HD Treatments to Market: The Role of Regulatory Oversight Moving drugs from the lab bench to pharmacy shelves is no small task. In this article we delve into the role regulatory oversight plays in clinical trials and the …