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First Signs of Huntington's Disease Detectable Via a New Blood Test
Investigators in the United Kingdom have found that a simple blood test reveals the earliest signs of Huntington’s disease, and may help scientists working on developing new therapeutics for the genetic disease.
Clinical Study to Establish Better Outcome Measures for Dysferlinopathy in Preparation for Trials
The central aims of the study are to better prepare for clinical trials by defining the best outcome measures for assessing how effective prospective therapies in dysferlinopathy are and to gain a stronger understanding of disease progression.
Discovery of New Skeletal Disorder May Shed Light on Another
A new paper details a newly identified and yet-unnamed skeletal disorder with radiographic similarities to—but also unique distinctions from—an extremely rare condition called Jansen metaphyseal chondrodysplasia.
Reduced Risk of Tardive Dyskinesia with 2nd-Generation Antipsychotics Re-Established
October 8th 2018Recent studies questioned the benefits of second-generation antipsychotics, prompting researchers to reassess the risks of tardive dyskinesia from the use of first- and second-generation antipsychotics.