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Huntington's Harbor Lighthouse.
This is the Huntington Harbor Lighthouse which is located north of Long Island where Dr. George Huntington observed and wrote about Huntington's Disease patients. It was chosen as a symbol of this Web site which will continue to offer a beacon of hope to families coping with Huntington's Disease until all of our ships are home safe in harbor.
© Kraig Anderson. Used by permission.

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The HDLighthouse mission is to present and explain the latest research findings so that HD families can become proactive in their care, have hope for the future, and make good decisions in the present.

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Huntington's Disease Updates
17 Aug 2008
FDA approves tetrabenazine
The FDA approves the first drug specifically for Huntington
 
17 Aug 2008
Activation of the immune system in HD
Researchers find indicators of an activated immune system in the blood and the brains of HD patients and HD mice.
 
29 Jul 2008
Ritalin and JHD - a case study
A child with JHD was diagnosed as ADHD and given Ritalin which exacerbated HD symptoms.
 
21 Jul 2008
Class of antibiotics enhances RNAi
Antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones can make RNA interference more effective.
 
19 Jul 2008
Altered histone monoubiquitylation and transcriptional dysregulation
MIND researchers discover new insights into transcriptional dysregulation in HD.
 
19 Jul 2008
The FDA approves a Phase IIB clinical trial for ACR16
Neurosearch will begin recruiting for the trial later this year.
 
18 Jul 2008
Participants needed for qualitative studies of JHD
The University of Iowa is recruiting participants for two important new studies.
 
7 Jul 2008
Encouraging results from the Phase II Dimebon trial
Dimebon was found to be safe and well tolerated and there are indications of effectiveness.
 
16 Jun 2008
Go outside and enjoy nature!
Message to us couch potatoes: turn off the nature documentaries and go outside to reduce stress.
 
14 Jun 2008
The HD protein is toxic in the cytoplasm
An intracellular antibody which targets the HD protein in the cytoplasm of the cell ameliorates motor symptoms in the HD mice.
 
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HDL Triad HDL Triad
You can fight back.
Your triad is exercise, diet and spirit
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HD Drug Pipeline HD Drug Pipeline
See the progress that HD treatments are making as they move from the lab to you.
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Treatment Now! Agents with potential benefits
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Find out what is happing in HD trials and treatments at the Huntington Project.
Creatine Now in Clinical Trials
Latest news on Creatine...
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Anthocyanin Promotes Neurogenesis
HD Drug Works
HD Drug Works logo Connecting HD people to HD research.
Huntington's Disease Drug Works
Community
Forum Launch HDAC Message Board & Chat
Calandar JPG Huntington's Disease Event Calendar
Coming Events, Notices
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Managing Huntington's Disease: Visit the Navigating Life section where Contributing Author Phil Hardt's provides several tips on handling problems caused by HD.
Make better decisions now!
14 changes that could signal concern.
Eliminating suicide
HD Care Standards - The problem and the challenges.
Step by Step Social Security

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