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Overview of Huntington’s Disease

WebHD affects the whole brain, but certain areas are more vulnerable than others. Pictured above in blue is the striatum – an area deep in the brain that plays a key role in movement, mood, and behavior control. The striatum is the part of the brain that is most affected by HD. What Is Huntington’s

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HDSA Centers of Excellence

WebAbout HDSA Centers of Excellence. HDSA Centers of Excellence provide a multidisciplinary team approach to Huntington’s disease care. Patients benefit from expert neurologists, psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, counselors and other professionals who have extensive experience working with families affected by HD and who work collaboratively …

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RESOURCE GUIDE FOR NEW JERSEY FAMILIES LIVING

Web5 Hunterdon County Division of Social Services 6 Gauntt Place, Flemington, NJ 08822 (908) 788-1300, Fax: (908) 806-4588 Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 AM

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Understanding Health Insurance Benefits

WebUnderstanding Health Insurance Benefits Health insurance is a fact of life. You will encounter different types of insurance on your disability journey: private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. Health insurance is necessary when you have a chronic health condition, like Huntington’s disease (HD), or are at risk for HD. This is especially true if …

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HDSA Expands Centers of Excellence Program to Fifty-Four Sites

WebHuntington’s Disease Society of America Announces Fifty-Four 2021 HDSA Centers of Excellence. New York, NY (February 2, 2021) – The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is proud to announce that fifty-four outstanding Huntington’s disease care facilities are being awarded the designation of HDSA Centers of Excellence …

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KSL News: DNA kits: Pros and cons to knowing too much about …

WebBy Heather Simonsen, KSL TV TAYLORSVILLE — In the era of inexpensive DNA kits, companies are starting to offer home health screenings and genetic testing. But the results could have a big impact. There are tough questions you need to …

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RESOURCE GUIDE FOR NEW JERSEY FAMILIES LIVING

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HDSA Partners with PatientsLikeMe to Create an Integrated Online

Web(Boston, MA) June 10, 2021 – The world's largest integrated community, health management, and real-world data platform PatientsLikeMe (PLM) announced today it is partnering with The Huntington’s Disease Society of America to launch a virtual community for those living with Huntington’s disease (HD) and for those caring for individuals living …

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Huntington’s Disease Society of America Awards Nearly $1.9 …

WebHUNTINGTON’S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA AWARDS NEARLY $1.9 MILLION TO NETWORK OF FIFTY-FIVE HDSA CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE New York, NY (February 9, 2022) – The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is proud to announce that fifty-five outstanding Huntington’s disease care facilities are being …

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HD Trialfinder faqs

WebHD Trialfinder Frequently Asked Questions What is HD Trialfinder? HD Trialfinder is a clinical trials matching service: a way for individuals with Huntington’s disease, caregivers, healthy volunteers, and physicians to connect with current research studies. It includes an easy-to-use website and free call center staffed by trained HD clinical trial navigators.

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Professional Resources

WebHealthcareProfessional Resources. This section includes online courses for physicians, social workers and therapists who care for people with HD at the local level. Courses deal with cognitive, physical, therapeutic, technological and legal HD issues among other topics. This section also includes reference materials in video and PDF format for

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What to Expect When Applying for Marketplace Health Insurance

WebWhat to Expect When Applying for Marketplace Health Insurance December is not only the time of year that reflects the holiday season, it is also the time of year that many people are enrolling in health insurance coverage for the next year. The last day to enroll in Marketplace Health Insurance for plans starting January

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Living well with hd

WebSPEECH. Dysarthria is another frequent symptom of motor dysfunction in HD. The rhythm and speed of speech changes with bursts of words alternating with pauses. Speech becomes slower, and with disease progression, the voice may become hypophonic or …

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HDSA Announces Fifty 2020 Centers of Excellence

WebDirector of Marketing & Communications. Phone: (212) 242-1968 x229. Email: [email protected]. New York, NY (February 5, 2020) – The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is proud to announce that fifty outstanding Huntington’s disease (HD) care facilities are being awarded the designation of HDSA Centers of Excellence for …

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Genetic testing and your rights

WebGenetic testing is a biochemical way of determining the presence of a particular gene in an individual. A blood test is available that can determine, in almost all cases, whether a person has the HD gene. This test cannot, however, predict when symptoms will begin or the course of the disease. Categories of testing for the HD gene:

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Behavioral / Psychiatric Symptoms

WebOverview of HD’s Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms People with HD may suffer from depression and other conditions found in the general population, such as mania, obsessive compulsive disorder, or various forms of psychosis. However, almost all people with HD will manifest disease-specific personality and behavioral changes as part of what might be …

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HDSA Center of Excellence at University of Florida

WebHDSA Center of Excellence at University of Florida 3009 SW Williston Rd UF Health Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases Gainesville, FL 32608 Director: Nikolaus McFarland, MD, PhD Phone number to make appointments: +1 352-294-5400 Clinic Coordinator: Melissa Himes Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 352 …

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HDSA Center Of Excellence at OHSU Movement Disorders Program

WebHDSA Center of Excellence at Oregon Health & Science University 3303 SW Bond Ave Center for Health & Healing, 8th Floor Portland, OR 97239 Director: Lauren Talman, MD Phone number to make appointments: +1 503-494-7772 Clinic Coordinator: Neurology Clinic Schedulers Email: [email protected] Social Worker: Rachel Rushing, LCSW …

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