Dine for Huntington's Disease in Elgin Texas on April 25th
Join us for a chicken fried stack in Elgin Texas at the local methodist church. The cost for the meal is $10.00 which will be donated to the HDSA as a fundraiser to find a cure for Huntington's Disease. posted 04-19-2008
http://www.hdac.org/features/article.php?p_articleNumber=565
New Insights About Huntingtin Interacting Protein 1
Indiana researchers hope that examining the structure of the proteins that interact with the huntingtin's protein will uncover new information about HD. posted 04-16-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=552
Exercise helps young HD mice
New research with the HD mice shows that starting exercise early helps delay the onset of motor symptoms. posted 04-10-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=561
Early neurotransmitter problems in HD
Working with a fruitfly model, researchers show that the HD protein causes synaptic problems early on and that those problems can be addressed through the genes which regulate calcium channels. posted 03-28-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=547
Approved drugs found to induce autophagy
UK researchers have found that several existing drugs which are already approved for other purposes induce autophagy, an alternate way to clear away the HD protein. posted 03-24-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=559
Living with Huntington's Disease Spring Symposium
Announcing the Huntington's Disease Spring Symposium on April 5 in Falls Church, Virginia. posted 03-20-2008
http://www.hdac.org/features/article.php?p_articleNumber=557
2008 CHDI HD Therapeutics Conference: A Report from an HD Family Perspective
Progress continues with CHDI's strategic efforts to develop treatments for Huntington's Disease. posted 02-24-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=554
Charles Sabine on Fear, Hope and Dignity
NBC correspondent Charles Sabin was an important highlight from the 2008 CHDI conference last week, setting the tone for this meeting with his powerful opening presentation. Mr. Sabine-- who is known for his decades of news coverage in countries torn apart by war and disaster -- came out of the Huntington's closet. He spoke of his family's experience with the disease, and later about his own gene positive test. In his presentation he first offered heartfelt gratitude to all those who work for Huntington's; but he had other messages for CHDI and the assembled crowd: His was an eloquent plea to give hope and dignity to all families who sufffer from Huntington's. posted 02-15-2008
http://hddrugworks.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=218&Itemid=30
FDA Notifies Public of Adverse Reactions Linked to Botox Use
The FDA has information for your doctor about botox. posted 02-12-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=551
Anesthesia Warning - Isoflurane
The anesthesia isoflurane (brand name Forane) should not be administered to HD patients. posted 01-27-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=550
Webcast, Patient Power, to discuss “Huntington’s Disease: Understanding Illnesses of the mind and body,”
On January 23, 2008, Patient Power will webcast an interview with Jane Paulsen on understanding Huntington's Disease. posted 01-21-2008
http://www.hdac.org/features/article.php?p_articleNumber=549
So Why Are We Not Exercising?
Psychologists report on why we do not exercise when we know we should and how we can get motivated. posted 01-11-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=546
Fruits and Vegetables Counter Negative Effects of Fats
Brightly colored fruits and vegetables rich in polyphenols help counter the negative effects of high fat food. posted 01-11-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=548
Zoloft raises BDNF, helps the HD mice
Sertaline (Zoloft) improves symptoms, reduces brain atrophy, and prolongs survival in the R6/2 mice. posted 01-05-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=545
Screening Yields a Promising Compound
High throughput screening has identified a compound which inhibits protein aggregation. Part One in a series of three articles. Part 1 of 3. posted 01-01-2008
http://www.hdlighthouse.org/showUpdate.php?p_articleNumber=508
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