A well-studied, widely used class of drugs for heart health may have benefits for Huntington’s disease. A new paper associated beta-blocker use with delayed onset and slower disease progression. Should you ask your doctor for a new prescription?
In an update shared today, uniQure announced alignment with the US drug regulator on key criteria for accelerated approval of drugs for Huntington’s disease.
Vico Therapeutics have shared interim data about their drug, VO659, which targets the CAG expansion that causes several genetic diseases, including #Huntingtonsdisease and #spinocerebellarataxia
A new Phase 1 clinical trial for the huntingtin-lowering drug ALN-HTT02 was initiated this week with the first dose given. Read on to learn details about the trial and how it compares to other ongoing huntingtin-lowering trials in the clinic.
At this time of giving, we want to give thanks to you, the Huntington’s disease (HD) community, for all you have done for HD research, bringing us closer to medicines which will one day slow or halt HD.
Advanced Care Planning is a tool that can allow people living with Huntington’s disease to compassionately engage with loved ones about their future care, taking thoughtful steps at their own pace while they’re able, to ensure their wishes are met.
We're proud to announce Jenny Lange as a 2024 HDBuzz Prize winner! Our brains are made up of many types of cells that play different roles in the changes caused by HD. This study dives into a star-shaped cell called astrocytes and their role in HD.
The HDSA recently coordinated a meeting between Huntington’s disease families and the US regulatory agency that approves medicines, to amplify the community’s voice and help move us toward treatments.
Changes in thinking, learning, and memory are some of the most distressing and impactful in Huntington’s disease. Sage Therapeutics was advancing their drug dalzanemdor to treat these symptoms, but unfortunately this program will be halted.