Experimental gene therapy for Huntington’s markedly slowed disease progression in key trial An experimental gene therapy slowed the progression of Huntington’s disease by 75% after three years — study results likely to support the first approval of a genetic treatment for the condition.

An experimental gene therapy from Uniqure slowed the progression of Huntington’s disease by 75% after three years
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Harvard offers FREE American Government course.

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Our #PD and Movement Disorders Center Director, David K. Simon, and Center Coordinators, Hannah Babcock & Jackie Forbes, are spreading #Parkinson’s awareness this April through their participation in the @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social #stackdontcrack Fundraising Challenge. Try it out and tag us!

Nia Moving to Heal Introduction This is "Nia Moving to Heal Introduction" by BIDMC Movement Disorders Center on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Nia® Moving to Heal with Rosanne, an experienced #PD instructor, is set to upbeat music and consists of seated/standing movements to help increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Learn more about this WellnessWorks (bidmc.org/centers-and-...) class here: vimeo.com/1060971220/6...

Join us on Zoom on March 6th at 3PM ET for our “Managing the Middle Years" #PD networking group focused on adjusting to new symptoms and lifestyle changes. The theme of this meeting is "Is there a 'BAND-AIDE' for #Parkinson’s?" Register for free here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Medtronic earns U.S. FDA approval for the world's first Adaptive deep brain stimulation system for people with Parkinson's /PRNewswire/ -- For the one million people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the United States1, Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare...

FDA has approved adaptive DBS!
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NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately Researchers say it would hurt facilities that work on medical issues such as cancer research and heart disease. Elon Musk contends the old policy was ‘a ripoff.’

Instead of cutting costs for working families, Donald Trump is slashing the federal investments that fund their lifesaving care, fuel their local economy, and lower their health care costs.

It’s cruel, short-sighted, and will cost jobs and devastate millions of families.

Four of our Movement Disorders Center Neurologists, Dr. David K. Simon, Dr. Samuel Frank, Dr. Ludy Shih and Dr. Clifford Saper, were recognized in Boston Magazine's 2025 'Top Doctors.' Thank you for all you do for our patients and families! @ludyshihmd.bsky.social @doc4hd.bsky.social

Adult children with a parent with #PD or a related disorder (MSA, PSP or LBD) can join our "Parkinson's: It’s a Family Affair” meeting on 1/27 from 5-6:15PM EST! Register here forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... @doc4hd.bsky.social

Studies reveal a new biology of Huntington’s, renewing drugmaker interest in therapies A new study highlights the potential of a therapeutic strategy focused on stopping or slowing Huntington's disease.

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