Stewarding Hope: The Evolving Landscape of Huntington's Disease Science Communications.

For individuals faced with Huntington's disease (HD), there is no lack of access to information about the newest HD research topics and care trends thanks to social media and online news feeds. Unfortunately, making sense of this volume of information presents a modern challenge to families who are eager to follow every whisper of hope. Scientists with research news to share should be mindful of the dialog in which they are participating and of the hopes that they may be raising as they seek awareness for their work.

Survey of the Huntington's Disease Patient and Caregiver Community Reveals Most Impactful Symptoms and Treatment Needs.

Background: In preparation for a meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Patient-Focused Drug Development in Huntington's disease, the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) created and distributed two comprehensive surveys on the symptom experience and treatment approaches for Huntington's disease.