Articles with the topic: cognition

A multiple sclerosis drug that works for Huntington's disease: the real deal or too good to be true?

A multiple sclerosis drug that works for Huntington's disease: the real deal or too good to be true?

Fingolimod, a drug used in multiple sclerosis, prevents memory problems in HD mice. Would it work in patients?

Melissa ChristiansonNovember 24, 2015

Does high-dose creatine "slow the onset" of Huntington's Disease?

Does high-dose creatine "slow the onset" of Huntington's Disease?

A new study claims that high-dose creatine "slows the onset of Huntington Disease". How much hope and how much hype?

Dr Jeff CarrollFebruary 11, 2014

Buzzilia Video: Day 2

Buzzilia Video: Day 2

Video from day 2 of Buzzilia: nightly news, interviews and features from the HD World Congress 2013 in Brazil

Professor Ed WildOctober 19, 2013

HDAC inhibitor drug protects memory in HD mice

HDAC inhibitor drug protects memory in HD mice

CBP, a gene-switching protein, protects memory in HD mice; 'histone deacetylase inhibitor' drug mimics its effects

Professor Ed WildDecember 13, 2011

What do sheep brains have to do with HD?

What do sheep brains have to do with HD?

How smart are sheep, and why do HD researchers care?

Dr Jeff CarrollMarch 09, 2011

Memantine in HD: dose is everything

Memantine in HD: dose is everything

Memantine, a drug already used in Alzheimer’s disease, might help in HD, but a mouse study shows dose is everything.

Dr Jeff CarrollJanuary 15, 2011

Dimebon: disappointing in Alzheimer’s but might work in HD

Dimebon: disappointing in Alzheimer’s but might work in HD

Dimebon – disappointing results in an Alzheimer’s disease trial, but hope remains for HD.

Dr Jeff CarrollDecember 23, 2010

TRACK-HD reveals significant changes in pre-symptomatic HD mutation carriers and patients

TRACK-HD reveals significant changes in pre-symptomatic HD mutation carriers and patients

The one-year report from the TRACK-HD study demonstrates a number of changes in pre-symptomatic HD-mutation carriers

Dr Jeff CarrollNovember 01, 2010

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