Subtle signs of neurodegeneration can be detected in blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and through neuroimaging, up to two decades before motor symptoms in Huntington’s disease (HD) present, new ...
The first signs of Huntington’s disease are often subtle changes in coordination, such as clumsiness or trouble with balance. You may also begin to notice changes in thinking, such as difficulty ...
Huntington’s disease is a neurological (brain) condition that causes involuntary movement, changes to emotions, behavior, and thinking. Huntington’s is a genetic disease that worsens over time.
Learn how Huntington’s disease affects mood, including depression, anxiety, apathy, and irritability, plus treatment options and strategies for symptom management.
One of the most devastating inherited brain disorders, Huntington’s disease, has been treated successfully for the first time, according to doctors. The illness is passed down through families, ...
Over 90 percent of people with Huntington’s disease develop chorea. Learn about FDA-approved VMAT2 inhibitors, off-label medications, and lifestyle strategies to manage involuntary movements.
Amy Aungst, center right, organizes walks in Cape Henlopen, Delaware, to raise awareness about Huntington’s disease, a rare condition that is estimated to affect about 30,000 or more U.S. adults.
Huntington’s disease is a brain disorder that can affect various functions, including the ability to swallow — particularly as the disease progresses. Huntington’s disease is a neurogenerative ...