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The Daily Nightly - Mapping Huntington's Disease

dailynightly.msnbc.msn.com — “By Robert Bazell, NBC"s chief science and health correspondent Tonight we report on a story we have been following for almost three decades.Huntington's Disease is a hereditary condition that destroys parts of the brain that control movement, intellect and emotions. In other words, itwreaks a horrible destruction of both the mind and the body. About 30,000 people in the U.S. suffer the condition, which is usually fatal within a few years of onset. Huntington's Disease (HView full resource at dailynightly.msnbc.msn.com

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In Mouse Model Dantrolene Protects Neurons From Huntington's Disease

medicalnewstoday.com — “Huntington's disease (HD) is characterized by ongoing destruction of specific neurons within the brain. It affects a person's ability to walk, talk, and think - leading to involuntary movement andView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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In Mouse Model Dantrolene Protects Neurons From Huntington's Disease http://t.co/vXLILFXA #huntingtons

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Scientists Find Molecular Switch Related to Huntington's:

health.msn.com — “Scientists Find Molecular Switch Related to Huntington's:View full resource at health.msn.com

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Scientists Find Molecular Switch Related to Huntington's: http://bit.ly/4R6ONc

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Experts develop tests that can track Huntington's disease progression - Related Stories - 4A's SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “U.K. scientists were able to detect changes linked to the progression of Huntington's disease prior to the onset of symptoms by using brain-imaging techniques and assessing motor and cognitive skills. "The sensitivity of our methods means we can detect changes over a short period and that should al--View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Experts develop tests that can track Huntington's disease progression http://sbne.ws/r/6dvq

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Study says Huntington's tests to aid drug search | Reuters

reuters.com — “LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have developed a new range of tests that allow them to track the progression of Huntington's disease long before symptoms appear and should aid the development of drugs forView full resource at reuters.com

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Study says Huntington's tests to aid drug search http://reut.rs/eBnIqj

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For my Daughter: Jacksonville Father with Huntington's Disease Seeks Hope through New Surgery | firstcoastnews.com

firstcoastnews.com — “For my Daughter: Jacksonville Father with Huntington's Disease Seeks Hope through New Surgery | firstcoastnews.comView full resource at firstcoastnews.com

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Father with Huntingtons Disease Undergoes Revolutionary Brain Surgery - TV News story http://t.co/Tfe79si

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Sheryl Monkemeyer loses battle with Huntington's Disease - Better Life - USATODAY.com

rssfeeds.usatoday.com — “I was so sad to learn that Sheryl Monkemeyer (above, left), whose fight against Huntington's Disease I wrote about last fall, died a week ago. "She was a wonderful person. A lot of people didn't see that," her husband Jonathan...View full resource at rssfeeds.usatoday.com

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Sheryl Monkemeyer loses battle with Huntington's Disease http://tinyurl.com/c6jv3u

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Genetic testing and disease: Would you want to know? – USATODAY.com

usatoday.com — “Kristen Powers, whose mother died of Huntington's disease, has decided to see whether she has the fatal gene that could upend her life.View full resource at usatoday.com

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Wednesday, April 8: Medical Journal - Chronicle HD News Story - WCVB Boston

thebostonchannel.com — “Priscilla Geaney battled dizziness for thirty years. Doctors knew she suffered from vertigo, but they couldn't come up with a remedy. Tonight, we discover how she got relief, and what it could mean for others who struggle with the condition. Wednesday, April 8, 2009.View full resource at thebostonchannel.com

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So good they are showing it again. . .See Dr. Steve Rauch discuss dizziness on Ch. 5's Chronicle tonight. http://tinyurl.com/dlex2n

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Personal Health Transformation Video Contest won with story of healing Lyme Disease

NaturalNews.com — “Personal Health Transformation Video Contest won with story of healing Lyme DiseaseView full resource at NaturalNews.com

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Personal Health Transformation Video Contest won with story of healing Lyme Disease: (NaturalNews) The latest vi... http://bit.ly/ezy9wA

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Parkinson's Awareness Month: Personal Stories - Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF)

pdf.org — “Read stories about individuals raising awareness about Parkinson's around the country.View full resource at pdf.org

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Just a few more days in #Parkinson's Awareness Month. Check out these great stories: http://www.pdf.org/en/parkinson_awareness_profiles

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Genetic Testing Reveals Devastating Illness

feeds.digg.com — “Sabine's life changed four years ago. he decided to get a genetic test that would tell him how he's likely to die. the test specifically checked for a disease that runs in sabine's family — huntington's disease, a deadly degenerative disease that destroys a person's nervous system.View full resource at feeds.digg.com

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Genetic Testing Reveals Devastating Illness: Sabine's life changed four years ago. He decided to get a genetic .. http://bit.ly/560XTR

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Self-Discovery and Asperger Syndrome: a Personal Story

autism.about.com — “Self-Discovery and Asperger Syndrome: a Personal StoryView full resource at autism.about.com

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Watch Personal STD Testing Stories | Std Test Express

stdtestexpress.com — “Std testing videos. watch real people from all walks of life, ages, races, cultures, and sexual orientations discuss their std testing experiencesView full resource at stdtestexpress.com

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You're not alone! Watch real stories from people just like you, talk about why they are getting tested http://ow.ly/DpUG

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Watch Personal STD Testing Stories | Std Test Express

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