disease-modifying
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Anti-nausea drug helps cells with the HD mutation stay healthy in a surprising way
Anti-nausea drug meclizine protects cells with the HD mutation from death by reducing cellular energy production
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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.
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Dimebon: disappointing in Alzheimer’s but might work in HD
Dimebon – disappointing results in an Alzheimer’s disease trial, but hope remains for HD.
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Minocycline: the end of the road?
DOMINO clinical trial result: minocycline doesn’t slow down HD and shouldn’t be studied in larger trials.