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    [an error occurred while processing this directive] Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results 23 Nov 2005
    ...plans to develop this fundamental technology further for specific disease treatments such as stroke, and potentially Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    All aboard for Katrina benefit tour 23 Nov 2005
    ...against the Vietnam War draft, found in the satirical lyrics to "Alice's Restaurant Massacre," or for his work in fighting Huntington's Disease, which took his ...
    - Berkshire Eagle,

    Neuroscientists put gene therapy into reverse 23 Nov 2005
    Sweden. Some of the most well-developed models are for Huntington's disease, a fatal movement disorder caused by a single faulty gene. ...
    - Nature.com (subscription),

    Other Thanksgiving races 23 Nov 2005
    ...$20; $15-$18 advance. Proceeds to benefit Huntington's Disease Society of America. Call (585) 615-6059 or 225-3493 or www.fbbc.info/gt/racewgrace/.
    - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,

    First Grader Spreads Message About Huntington's Disease Nov 9, 2005
    M'Aleigh's mother, Misti Andrezejek, 28, was diagnosed with juvenile Huntington's disease 5 1/2 years ago. Huntington's disease ...
    - Yankton Daily Press,

    Neurologix Pre-Clinical Results Show Potential for Gene Therapy ... Nov 18, 2005
    ...findings from preclinical studies, which showed that the gene XIAP (X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis) may prevent the progression of Huntington's disease. ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Protein Polymer Technologies Announces Intention to Merge With ... Nov 22, 2005
    ...developing pharmaceuticals for select CNS Orphan and niche indications ranging from ischemia-related conditions, brain inflammation and Huntington's disease. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Tickets Available for Fans to Attend Exclusive Event Honoring San ... Nov 17, 2005
    17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) San Diego Chapter, today announced tickets are available for fans to attend a special ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Johnson: Support charities you're passionate about Nov 22, 2005
    The center is exploring the causes of brain disorders that include Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and Huntington's disease.
    - Palm Beach Daily News,

    Protein aggregates in Lou Gehrig's disease linked to neuron death Nov 20, 2005
    ..." We found that these aggregates are quite peculiar and very different from the aggregates formed in Huntington's disease," said Richard I. Morimoto, who led ...
    - Xagena.it,

    Wellness calendar Nov 22, 2005
    Call (317) 877-1325. Huntington's Disease Society of America Support group: 7 pm the second Monday of the month at Calvary Lutheran Church, 6111 S. Shelby St. ...
    - Indianapolis Star,

    Alnylam Announces Progress in Pre-clinical Programs at the 35th ... Nov 15, 2005
    ...and its academic collaborators presented data from three ongoing neurology programs focused on Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and neuropathic pain. ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Neurome, Inc. Announces Broadened Collaboration With Wyeth Nov 21, 2005
    The company focuses its efforts on Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    The Problem With an Almost-Perfect Genetic World Nov 20, 2005
    But what about other conditions, including deafness, which some do not consider to be a disability, and Huntington's Disease, an adult-onset neurological ...
    - New York Times,

    Amarin Announces Significant Neuroprotective Effects of Miraxion Nov 16, 2005
    ...the brain from inflammation which is often associated with a number of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Amarin Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results Nov 9, 2005
    ...and development and intellectual property, including the costs of preparing for and commencing phase III trials with Miraxion in Huntington's disease (HD). ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    (PRN) - Exelon Celebrates More Than 1 Million Megawatt-Hours of ... Nov 17, 2005
    ...(PRN) - Pro Football Hall of Fame Star Lance Alworth and San Diego Community Teaming Up to Raise Funds for Huntington's Disease at Fifth Annual Celebration of ...
    - Bolsamania.com,

    Charity wants to set up city care centre Nov 19, 2005
    ...for people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, strokes, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, Huntington's disease and brain ...
    - Norwich Evening News,

    Avicena Registration Statement Declared Effective by the SEC Nov 17, 2005
    ...of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) into Phase III trials and treatments for Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease (HD) into ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Human brain research wins Liley Medal Nov 16, 2005
    This has exciting implications for the development of new strategies for treating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease ...
    - Scoop.co.nz (press release),

    Compound in wine reduces levels of Alzheimer's disease-causing ... Nov 8, 2005
    ...headed by Christian Néri have recently shown that resveratrol may protect neurons against amyloid-like polyglutamines, a hallmark of Huntington's disease. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Closeups: Health Briefs Nov 9, 2005
    For more information, call 350-7845. Lowcountry Huntington's Disease Group will meet at 6 pm for refreshments followed by a 7 pm presentation Nov. ...
    - Savannah Morning News,

    Sirna Therapeutics to Join the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index Nov 21, 2005
    ...serious diseases and conditions, including age- related macular degeneration (AMD), hepatitis B and C, dermatology, asthma, Huntington's disease, diabetes and ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Pioneer delighted at 'Oscar for science' Nov 18, 2005
    Using a human "brain bank", donated by the families of Huntington's disease patients, Professor Faull used the same technique to discover the diseased brain ...
    - New Zealand Herald,

    Lifestyle may delay onset of Alzheimer's Nov 19, 2005
    He said alcoholism, HIV, syphilis and other conditions can increase the risk of dementia, along with Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease. ...
    - Enterprise-Record,

    Amarin drug shown to regulate neuro inflammation Nov 17, 2005
    ...regulation of neuro inflammation which is often associated with a number of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    Stem cell conflict unnecessary Nov 17, 2005
    At our own university, Dr. Steven Goldman is doing research into using stem cells to stop Huntington's disease, which is a fatal neurological disease with no ...
    - Campus Times (subscription),

    ReNeuron announces first results from key pre-clinical safety ... Nov 18, 2005
    In addition to its ReN001 stroke programme, ReNeuron has programmes to develop stem cell therapies to address Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, Type 1 ...
    - Biotech Intelligence (press release),

    Ex-Roanoke College lacrosse star John Pirro faces a different foe ... Oct 29, 2005
    ...and friends hope the fiery competitiveness that marked his playing and coaching career will prove beneficial in his fight against Huntington's Disease, a neuro ...
    - Roanoke Times,

    Tryptophan No Turkey In Boosting Immune System, Stanford Study ... Nov 9, 2005
    Stanford Researchers Home In On Huntington's Disease Treatment (February 4, 2002) -- Stanford University Medical Center researchers have discovered a potential ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Eat To Live: Peanuts given thumbs up Nov 16, 2005
    Sant?t de la Recherche M?cale in Paris have shown that resveratrol may also protect against amyloid-like polyglutamines, a hallmark of Huntington's disease ...
    - United Press International

    Health risks grow on some family trees Nov 16, 2005
    Major genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease require extensive medical intervention, but awareness of other illnesses for which ...
    - BurlingtonFreePress.com,

    Red wine compound reduces Alzheimer's disease-causing peptides Nov 4, 2005
    For example, a French study found that resveratrol may protect neurons against amyloid-like polyglutamines, a hallmark of Huntington's disease. ...
    - Food Consumer,

    OPi receives marketing authorisation for Xenazine® 25 mg in ... Nov 3, 2005
    The product has been approved for use in the treatment of movement disorders associated with Huntington's disease and in the treatment of hemiballism. ...
    - Biotech Intelligence (press release),

    'Designer baby' fear on cancer test Nov 8, 2005
    But doctors can now use the test to identify the genes linked to increased risk of late-onset diseases including breast cancer, Huntington's disease and motor ...
    - Australian,

    Genetic testing debate hots up Nov 9, 2005
    ...tests are performed to prevent the implantation of embryos with chromosomal disorders and inherited conditions such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease ...
    - The Age (subscription),

    One perfect child Nov 9, 2005
    ...survive. Only a small percentage of patients use it to test for diseases such as cystic fibrosis or Huntington's disease.". Bankier ...
    - Australian,

    Candidates want stem cell law repealed Nov 2, 2005
    ...say it holds promise in finding cures and treatments for a number of diseases, including diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease. ...
    - Sioux City Journal,

    Patients, Industry and Lawmakers Seek to End SBA Bureaucratic ... Nov 9, 2005
    Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Faster Cures Genetic Alliance Georgia Biomedical Partnership Hawaii Life Science Council Huntington's Disease Society of ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Clues to cell death in ALS Nov 1, 2005
    Finkbeiner of the University of California in San Francisco – whose group demonstrated that aggregates can be protective in Huntington's Disease – said he ...
    - Scientist,

    Seasonal depression may affect hamsters Nov 15, 2005
    Prozac may help fight Huntington's disease (October 6, 2005) -- Melbourne, Australia, scientists say they've found Prozac not only helps depression caused by ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Memoir walks personal tightrope between fear, hope Nov 2, 2005
    Jean Barema has watched his family painfully deteriorate with Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder that attacks the nervous system, induces dementia and ...
    - Pioneer Press,

    Parkinson's seminar on Monday Nov 10, 2005
    ...the disease. Huntington's disease, dystonia and tremors will also be discussed. A question and answer period will follow. Three ...
    - Pioneer Press Online,

    A night of fun from folks who support area's art community Nov 18, 2005
    Tickets are $125 at the door, 713 Delaney Ave., or call 407-748-7181. This event benefits the Huntington's Disease Society of America. ...
    - Orlando Sentinel,

    Castillo puts sack before dance Nov 18, 2005
    Lance Alworth, whose number will be retired at halftime Sunday, will be the honored guest at a dinner tonight to benefit the Huntington's Disease Society of ...
    - San Diego Union Tribune,

    What's in your family tree? Nov 10, 2005
    ...so on). Major genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease require extensive medical intervention. But awareness ...
    - Louisville Courier-Journal,

    New efforts help patients get back in control Nov 13, 2005
    ...from a traumatic injury to the brain or spinal cord, a stroke, oxygen deprivation to the brain, inherited disorders like Huntington's disease, gene mutations ...
    - Barre Montpelier Times Argus,

    Support Groups Nov 12, 2005
    Huntington's Disease Greater Genesee County support group, 7-9 pm first Mondays, Genesys Regional Medical Center West Flint Campus, 3921 Beecher Road, at ...
    - Flint Journal,

    Gene justice Nov 11, 2005
    ..."Someone with the markers for Huntington's disease can lawfully be denied life insurance, or offered a policy with exclusions or increased rates. ...
    - Australian,

    Of Sex and Designer Babies Oct 27, 2005
    Some of the major diseases that are currently being screened for are cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease, hemophilia or less severe disorders (relatively ...
    - Daily Campus (subscription),

    Sirna Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Nov 3, 2005
    ...in Alzheimer's disease). In Australia, Sirna was issued a broad target patent covering Huntington's disease. * The appointment of ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Genetic discrimination probe to scrutinise insurance industry Nov 3, 2005
    ...per cent of 1,185 people surveyed say they have been disadvantaged as a result of tests for conditions ranging from Huntington's disease and haemochromatosis ...
    - ABC Online,

    Your future treatment is in your genes Oct 27, 2005
    ...wall. It worked well only for rare conditions such as Huntington's disease or cystic fibrosis that involve just one mutated gene. ...
    - Globe and Mail,

    Botulinum Toxin Can Ease Intense Facial Pain Nov 8, 2005
    ...training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as epilepsy, dystonia, migraine, Huntington's disease, and dementia ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    IAVI Begins First Phase II Preventive HIV Vaccine Trial in South ... Nov 14, 2005
    Our product development efforts targetinflammatory arthritis, AIDS prophylaxis, congestive heart failure,Huntington's disease and hyperlipidemia. ...
    - Finanzen.net,

    Genetic discrimination cases investigated Nov 2, 2005
    ...around 47% of 1185 people surveyed said they had been disadvantaged as a result of tests for conditions ranging from Huntington's disease and haemochromatosis ...
    - ABC Science Online,

    A Disease That Is Not Lou Gehrig's Alone Oct 27, 2005
    Scientists believe that if this type of therapy were perfected for ALS, treatments for Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease would ...
    - American Council on Science and Health,

    MASS Opportunities: A Biotechnology Investment Conference ... Nov 2, 2005
    Current programs: 1. Nicotinic acetylcholine agonist program for Alzheimer's disease 2. HDAC inhibitor program for Huntington's disease 3. EVP3546 program for ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Targeted Genetics Presents Additional Data from Its Inflammatory ... Oct 31, 2005
    Our productdevelopment efforts target inflammatory arthritis, AIDS prophylaxis,congestive heart failure, Huntington's disease and hyperlipidemia. ...
    - Finanzen.net,

    Search turns up missing JCC man Oct 29, 2005
    Nunley, who has Huntington's disease, was reported missing about 12:30 pm Wednesday by his wife after he had a single-car accident on Longhill Road and ...
    - Daily Press,

    Medical notes Nov 1, 2005
    Free. Huntington's Disease Society of America -- Northeast Ohio Chapter -- 6:30-7:45 pm, Ellet Community Center, 2449 Wedgewood Drive, Akron. Free. ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal,

    Reata Announces Receipt of SBIR Grant for Discovery Platform ... Nov 3, 2005
    ...discover compounds that correct the folding status of the key pathogenic proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    As RNAi Technology Progresses Companies Try to Increase Their ... Nov 3, 2005
    Wide-ranging diseases--cancer, influenza, malaria, HIV, rotavirus, Huntington's disease, and Lou Gehrig's disease--are discussed. ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Dr. Leah Burke Nov 15, 2005
    Adults at risk for developing Huntington's disease, a progressive neurological disorder, and hemochromatosis, an iron storage disorder; newborn babies with ...
    - BurlingtonFreePress.com,

    News In Brief Nov 9, 2005
    ...last year. The higher loss was due to increased research investment on its Miraxion product to treat Huntington's disease. Amarin ...
    - Unison.ie (subscription),

    Brodie's a Disney world away! Oct 28, 2005
    The nine-year-old, who suffers from crippling Huntington's Disease, was chauffeur-driven by limousine to the Disney World resort after she, mum Suzanne Adams ...
    - ic Croydon,

    Profit hurried the hunt to decipher the language in which God ... Nov 9, 2005
    ...went on to isolate a gene for a specific cancer syndrome as well as collaborating on the successful search for the one that triggers Huntington's disease. ...
    - Cape Times (subscription),

    Cell searching Oct 29, 2005
    ...by 2010. Individuals with family histories of breast cancer or Huntington's disease can assess their susceptibility. Genetic testing ...
    - Newindpress on Sunday,

    About 40 million in the US have movement disorders Nov 14, 2005
    ...from a traumatic injury to the brain or spinal cord, a stroke, oxygen deprivation to the brain, inherited disorders such as Huntington's disease, gene mutations ...
    - Charlotte Observer,

    Missing man found shivering but okay Oct 29, 2005
    JAMES CITY -- After surviving 48 hours in the cold and dark, a 55-year-old county man suffering from Huntington's disease was found in the woods. ...
    - Virginia Gazette,

    Sirna Therapeutics to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Techvest 7th ... Nov 1, 2005
    ...serious diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), hepatitis B and C, dermatology, asthma, Huntington's disease, diabetes and ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Amarin Corporation to Present at Rodman & Renshaw TechVest 7th ... Nov 2, 2005
    Miraxion, Amarin's lead development compound, is in phase III development for Huntington's disease and in phase II development for depression. ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Genetic advances offer hope for healthier lives Oct 31, 2005
    Iowa, several scientists are contributing to genetic research in areas including macular degeneration, deafness, autism and Huntington's disease, according to ...
    - DesMoinesRegister.com,

    Targeted Genetics Reports Third Quarter Financial Results Nov 3, 2005
    ...and year to date operating expenses reflect higher costs in the Company's preclinical development programs in congestive heart failure and Huntington's disease ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Kentucky deaths Oct 29, 2005
    Burial will be in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials are suggested to Huntington's Disease Society, 3537 Epley Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45239. ...
    - Kentucky Post,

    Study finds cocaine use alters genes in the brain Oct 24, 2005
    ...treatment. Medications that affect the structure of genes are now being tested for Huntington's disease and certain forms of cancer.
    - Kansas City Star,

    Police ask for help in search for missing man Oct 28, 2005
    He has short brown hair, is balding and wears glasses, police said. Nunley has Huntington's disease and needs medication. Anyone ...
    - Daily Press,

    Health calendar Oct 31, 2005
    292-1518. Huntington's Disease Society of America -- 7 to 8:30 pm Thursday. Seton Northwest Hospital, conference room A, 11113 Research Blvd. ...
    - Austin American-Statesman (subscription),

    Harold Leventhal, Folk Music Impresario Nov 2, 2005
    Guthrie was deteriorating by then, a victim of Huntington's disease, a brutal and inexorable killer. Leventhal became a supporter, adviser and angel. ...
    - Forward,

    Out of Africa 5 years ago, Ugandan returns to first position ... Nov 1, 2005
    His dad, John, had died of heart failure the year before and his mom, Jane, was suffering from Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder of the central nervous ...
    - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,

    Instant Expert Nov 3, 2005
    Cystic fibrosis, achondroplasia, phenylketonuria and Huntington's disease are each caused by simple changes in the sequence of a single gene.
    - New Scientist (subscription),

    World Community Grid Releases Linux Agent Nov 7, 2005
    ...why protein folding works (and why it doesn't) could have a significant impact in certain diseases like Alzheimer's and Huntington's Disease, which Folding ...
    - Slashdot

    Grass-roots fund-raisers follow common recipe 03 Oct 2005
    Three years ago, Karrie Mathews found out she has Huntington's disease, an inherited brain disorder that has no treatment or cure. ...
    - Port Huron Times Herald,

    Striking back at a 'horrifying' disease Sep 29, 2005
    Her mother, Karie Moore, knows her now-6-year-old daughter has a chance of developing Huntington's disease because Moore may be a carrier of the gene that ...
    - Indianapolis Star,

    Old Drug Shows New Promise For Huntington's Disease Sep 12, 2005
    ...for internal use in the United States in 1971 but is still used in topical applications, appears to block the genetic action of Huntington's disease in mice ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Center gives care to patients with Huntington's disease Sep 16, 2005
    When residents at Menno-Olivet Care Center gather to play Uno on Wednesday afternoons, three relatives who live with Huntington's disease enter the competition ...
    - Sioux Falls Argus Leader,

    Huntington's Disease benefit walk tomorrow in Lowell Sep 16, 2005
    LOWELL -- The 8th Annual Kevin Ganley Walk for Huntington's Disease will be held tomorrow at Sampas Pavilion on Pawtucket Boulevard. ...
    - Lowell Sun,

    Huntington's society coordinating relief effort Oct 1, 2005
    By Times Staff. Huntington's disease is a devastating, hereditary, degenerative brain disorder for which there is no effective treatment or cure. ...
    - St. Petersburg Times,

    Genetic test revolution aids fight to end cancer Oct 1, 2005
    Genetic testing is currently available in Britain for a few diseases determined by a single gene such as Huntington's disease and cystic fibrosis. ...
    - The Observer,

    Research detailed for Huntington's disease Aug 30, 2005
    ...disease (June 22, 2005) -- Parkinson's disease is caused by a faulty enzyme that causes brain proteins to clump -- much like Alzheimer's or Huntington's disease ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Molecular origin of polyglutamine diseases Sep 30, 2005
    ...degeneration. These neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington's disease, share an abnormal deposit of proteins inside nerve cells. ...
    - Xagena.it,

    Stem cell obstacle identified Sep 28, 2005
    ..."Right now, we don't have a perfect animal model for Alzheimer's disease," Prusiner said. "The same thing with Huntington's disease. ... ...
    - Contra Costa Times,

    Research detailed for Huntington's disease:- Aug 30, 2005
    ...of Health-sponsored study -- believed to be the first of its kind -- is to develop treatment and prevention options specifically for Huntington's disease. ...
    - Webindia123,

    Amarin Reports Initiation of Enrollment and First Patient Dosing ... Sep 21, 2005
    ...today announced that patient enrollment and first dosing has been commenced in the US Phase III clinical trial of Miraxion(TM) in Huntington's disease by The ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Sirna teams up with Allergan Sep 30, 2005
    ...will free Sirna to press forward with its work on RNA interference tactics against a range of other disorders, including Huntington's disease and hepatitis B ...
    - San Francisco Chronicle,

    Sirna Therapeutics Granted Broad Patent Covering RNAi-Mediated ... Sep 27, 2005
    ...mammalian disease targets including: alpha-synuclein (Parkinson's disease), HBV (hepatitis B), HCV (hepatitis C), HD (Huntington's disease), HIV (human ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. and Medicon A/S Sign Contract to ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...plans to develop this fundamental technology further for specific disease treatments such as stroke, and potentially Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease ...
    - Canada NewsWire (press release),

    Amarin Receives Special Protocol Assessment From FDA For Two ... Sep 20, 2005
    Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) procedure for the design of two pivotal Phase III clinical trials of Miraxion (ultra-pure ethyl-EPA) in Huntington's disease. ...
    - Pharmaceutical Processing,

    Clues to Parkinson's, Huntington's, and ALS May Be Found in the ... Sep 13, 2005
    ...(MSI) in Boston have characterized gait dynamics in mice with Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Amarin eyes $150m market for drug Sep 29, 2005
    ...from the fact it is in the final stages of trials of a product it believes offers long-term help to sufferers of the devastating Huntington's Disease (HD). ...
    - Unison.ie (subscription),

    Amarin Receives Special Protocol Assessment From FDA for two ... Sep 12, 2005
    Protocol Assessment (SPA) procedure for the design of two pivotal Phase III clinical trials of Miraxion(TM) (ultra-pure ethyl-EPA) in Huntington's disease. ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Allergan, Sirna sign drug development deal Sep 29, 2005
    ...company developing RNA interference-based therapies for diseases and conditions, including AMD, hepatitis B and C, asthma, Huntington's Disease, diabetes and ...
    - Bizjournals.com,

    Sirna Therapeutics to Summarize Program Progress and Strategic ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...serious diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), hepatitis B and C, dermatology, asthma, Huntington's Disease, diabetes and ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Doctor testifies at rape trial Sep 28, 2005
    Gordon, a nurse's aide employed at Laurel Lake Center for Rehabilitation in Lee, has denied raping a 44-year-old woman with Huntington's disease who resided at ...
    - Berkshire Eagle,

    What's hiding in your family tree Sep 26, 2005
    ...so on). Major genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease require extensive medical intervention. But awareness ...
    - Arizona Republic,

    Judge rules defendant incompetent Sep 30, 2005
    The doctor's report showed that Kovach suffers from Huntington's Disease, a genetic disorder characterized by dementia that often leads to death 15 to 20 years ...
    - Youngstown Vindicator,

    An appeal from Steven Jaloza Sep 28, 2005
    NF occurs in more than one in 4000 births, more than Cystic Fibrosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Huntington's Disease combined. Any amount will help. ...
    - OurSports Central (press release),

    Medical notes Sep 28, 2005
    Free. 330-733-5079. Huntington's Disease Society of America Northeast Ohio Chapter -- 6:30 to 7:45 pm, Ellet Community Center, 2449 Wedgewood Ave., Akron. ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal,

    Disease foes build small army Aug 31, 2005
    ...gee-whiz layers. First, they made their own fruit flies that carry the gene that causes Huntington's disease. Second, they built ...
    - Albany Times Union,

    ReNeuron Group PLC holds key meeting with the FDA regarding its ... Sep 25, 2005
    In addition to its ReN001 stroke programme, ReNeuron has programmes to develop stem cell therapies to address Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, Type 1 ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Clues to movement disorders found in mice Sep 15, 2005
    15 Sep 2005, 09:49 GMT - Mouse Specifics analyzed the gait of animals with Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    Origin of neurodegenerative ills sought Sep 26, 2005
    The researchers say the neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington's disease, share an abnormal deposit of proteins inside nerve cells. ...
    - Webindia123,

    Amarin shares up as FDA OKs study design Sep 12, 2005
    British drug developer said Monday that it will begin enrolling patients in a US late-stage clinical trial immediately for its Huntington's disease treatment. ...
    - BusinessWeek

    Antibiotic reduces Huntington's symptoms Sep 12, 2005
    12 (UPI) -- San Francisco researchers say that an antibiotic banned in 1971 because of its side effects shows promise as a treatment for Huntington's Disease. ...
    - United Press International

    Dahlia: Raising hope for Huntington's Sep 4, 2005
    ...slowly being robbed of her life," said Judy's mother, Alyson, in a touching video interview shown at the recent seventh annual Huntington's Disease Society of ...
    - Rocky Mountain News,

    Funding research on brain disease Sep 15, 2005
    The Huntington's Disease Society of America will host its annual Team Hope Walk at 8 am Saturday in Aldrich Park at UC Irvine. Parking ...
    - OCRegister (subscription),

    Clioquinol, a Banned Antibiotic, Shows Promise as a Treatment for ... Sep 15, 2005
    ...the National Academy of Sciences indicates that the banned antibiotic, Clioquinol, appears to have blocked the genetic action of Huntington's disease in mice ...
    - Newsinferno.com,

    Old drug may help fight Huntington's:- Sep 12, 2005
    An antibiotic -- Clioquinol -- banned for internal use in the United States in 1971, but still used topically, may help fight Huntington's disease. ...
    - Webindia123,

    Scorsese reveals another side of Bob Dylan Sep 25, 2005
    Dylan first came to New York on a quest to meet his idol Woody Guthrie, the iconic folksinger whose Huntington's disease landed him in a mental hospital. ...
    - Stuff.co.nz,

    Amarin Reports Initiation by Davy Investment Bank of Equity ... Sep 28, 2005
    Miraxion, Amarin's lead development compound, is in phase III development for Huntington's disease and in phase II development for depressive disorders. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Taglich Brothers Initiates Coverage on Neurologix, Inc. Sep 20, 2005
    ...pipeline also includes preclinical gene therapy product candidates for the treatment of epilepsy (NLX-E201) and the treatment of Huntington's disease (NLX-H301 ...
    - PrimeZone (press release),

    Florida scientists multiply brain cells in lab Sep 19, 2005
    ...to the research, said "As far as regenerating parts of the brain that have degenerated, such as in Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and others of that ...
    - Corethics,

    Change at Top: Longtime Nobex CEO Resigns, Is Replaced by Board ... Sep 19, 2005
    ...as well as other firms. He is chairman of the board of trustees of the Huntington's disease Society of America. Nobex closed on a ...
    - Local Tech Wire,

    NOBEX Announces Change to Executive Team Sep 19, 2005
    ...to the healthcare investment funds of Danske Bank, Copenhagen, and he serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Huntington's disease Society of America ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Polo: The Sport of Kings a Hidden Gem Sep 13, 2005
    At 7 pm Friday, the Virginia Polo team is playing an inter-squad match to benefit the Huntington's Disease Foundation, a great foundation that recruits the ...
    - Cavalierdaily.com,

    Pinpointing The Cause Of A Neurodegenerative Disorder Aug 30, 2005
    Neurodegenerative Diseases (November 6, 2000) -- Although many genes are known to be responsible for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington disease, there is ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Banned antibiotic may block Huntington's Sep 12, 2005
    An antibiotic banned for internal use in the US since 1971 appears to block the genetic action of Huntington's disease in mice and in cell culture. ...
    - Betterhumans,

    A Dementia That Can Kill Quickly Sep 15, 2005
    ...said. "Some data in Huntington's disease indicate that tau-positive inclusions are a good thing that protect the brain.". Trojanowski ...
    - Forbes

    Damned by your own DNA Sep 11, 2005
    The move came after a teacher was denied a permanent job because her father had Huntington's disease. She had to go through the courts to reverse the decision. ...
    - Australian,

    (HUG) - Crucell to Present at UBS Global Life Sciences Conference ... Sep 21, 2005
    ...[+]. (PRN) - Amarin Reports Initiation of Enrollment and First Patient Dosing in Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trials for Miraxion in Huntington's Disease ... [+.
    - Bolsamania.com,

    Can you help Brodie's dream come true? Sep 23, 2005
    Florida. Brodie has Huntington's disease, which has left her unable to walk, unable to play with her friends and unable to talk. ...
    - ic SouthLondon.co.uk,

    Big 3: dementia, anxiety, depression Sep 14, 2005
    Some diseases may include dementia as a consequence, such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. ...
    - San Diego Union Tribune,

    New Members Appointed to National Neurology Advisory Council Sep 14, 2005
    The new members are: MRSSI, Inc. provides consulting and grant-making services to foundations involved in researching Huntington's disease. ...
    - National Institutes of Health (press release)

    Roth Capital Partners New York Conference 2005 Presenter Profiles Sep 6, 2005
    Our product development efforts target inflammatory arthritis, AIDS, congestive heart failure, Huntington's disease, and hyperlipidemia. ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS: An Earlier Look At Baby's Genes Sep 1, 2005
    ...detect other disease mutations passed on from the father, such as ones causing cystic fibrosis, beta-thalassemia, a type of dwarfism, and Huntington's disease. ...
    - Science Magazine (subscription)

    The 2nd Annual Celebration of Hope Gala Benefits the Huntington's ... Sep 21, 2005
    For Saturday, October 1, 2005 MEDIA ADIVSORY WHO: Craig Ferguson, Allison Janney, Dana Reeve, Jason Ritter, Executive Producer, Rina Mimoun, and the cast of ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    New treatment hope for Huntington's sufferers Sep 10, 2005
    Federal Drugs Administration for the final stages of trials of a product it believes offers long-term help to sufferers of the devastating Huntington's disease ...
    - The Observer,

    Amarin, FDA agree on Miraxion trial design Sep 12, 2005
    ...it has reached an agreement with US regulators on the design of two pivotal trials for its lead development compound, Miraxion, to treat Huntington's disease. ...
    - Reuters

    Doctor controls Harvard's brain trust Aug 30, 2005
    Researchers have used brain tissues stored here to identify the gene that causes Huntington's disease -- the progressive neuromuscular disorder that killed ...
    - CNN

    The social events of the year Sep 7, 2005
    995-3839). Thursday: Huntington's Disease Society of America, Celebration of Hope Dinner, Swissotel Chicago (312-371-8124). Friday ...
    - Chicago Sun-Times,

    Family and festivals calendar Sep 16, 2005
    Free-$10. (858) 586-1202. www.westcoastwomen.net. Celebration of Hope Walk for the Cure - Proceeds support Huntington's Disease research. ...
    - OCRegister (subscription),

    Support Groups Sep 10, 2005
    Huntington's Disease Greater Genesee County support group, 7-9 pm first Mondays, Genesys Regional Medical Center West Flint Campus, 3921 Beecher Road, at ...
    - Flint Journal,

    (PRN) - GTECH Update ... [+] Sep 12, 2005
    ...[+]. (PRN) - Amarin Receives Special Protocol Assessment From FDA for two Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trials for Miraxion in Huntington's Disease ... [+. ...
    - Bolsamania.com,

    New stem cell techniques could allay Bush opposition Sep 5, 2005
    ...sperm or ova; is it justified to select embryos that lack the genes responsible for adult-onset diseases such as Alzheimer's or Huntington's disease; and may ...
    - Jerusalem Post,

    COOK OF THE WEEK: Calhoun County woman shuns new recipes for old ... Sep 14, 2005
    ...laugh. "That's what they still want.". In 1998, Tedford's longtime husband, Jerril Parker, died from Huntington's disease. Not long ...
    - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal,

    Faith aids woman during robbery Sep 6, 2005
    Her late husband, Rex, had given it to her before they had married. He died from Huntington's disease in 1997, three months short of their 50th anniversary. ...
    - Greenwood Commonwealth,

    Saints alive! Sep 8, 2005
    ...difference to Sue Ryder Care at Stagenhoe Park near Whitwell, a care centre for people with life-limiting conditions such as Huntington's disease and multiple ...
    - Comet 24,

    Genetics of PTSD: A Neglected Area? Aug 30, 2005
    Unlike Huntington's disease and other disorders where there is a single gene that is necessary and sufficient for the development of the disorder, there is ...
    - Psychiatric Times,




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