Articles with the topic: whole-body

Sheep leading the flock: metabolism and biomarkers in HD

Sheep leading the flock: metabolism and biomarkers in HD

Sheep can help us to identify HD biomarkers and recognize metabolic changes that occur before symptoms develop.

Dr Leora FoxMarch 27, 2017

Through a Broader Lens: Looking at Non-Motor Symptoms in HD

Through a Broader Lens: Looking at Non-Motor Symptoms in HD

Sleep deficits precede motor problems in HD

Melissa ChristiansonJanuary 25, 2016

Could muscle problems help explain movements in Huntington’s Disease patients?

Could muscle problems help explain movements in Huntington’s Disease patients?

Proper contraction of muscles is crucial for coordination; errors in this process might help explain movements in HD

Dr Kurt JensenSeptember 06, 2013

Liver changes in Huntington's disease patients suggest more 'whole body' research needed

Liver changes in Huntington's disease patients suggest more 'whole body' research needed

A new study suggests that liver changes may occur in HD patients, opening up new avenues of research

Dr Jeff CarrollMarch 06, 2013