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A Huntington's disease treatment is closer than ever |
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| | | By Alice Park
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| Since it was discovered in the 1800s, people with Huntington's disease have faced a tragic reality: there is nothing medicine can offer to treat their genetic condition. | That may finally be changing. Encouraging results from a small study show that a new gene therapy slowed the progression of the neurodegenerative disorder in some patients by up to 75%. I spoke to one of the researchers involved in the trial, as well as the company developing the therapy, about when patients might be able to access it. | | If you have a minute, please take our quick survey to help us better understand who you are and which health topics interest you most. | | | | | | | | | | | | | If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, click here. Today's newsletter was written by Alice Park and edited by Mandy Oaklander. | |
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