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  - - [glossary_exclude]Huntington's Outreach Project for Education at Stanford (HOPES) is a student-run project at Stanford University with the goal of making information about Huntington’s Disease (HD) more accessible to audiences worldwide. Our site is intended to be an educational resource, and address a range of topics through written articles and podcasts.[/glossary_exclude]
Science of HD
- - - HD Basics
      - HD in a Nutshell
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    - HD and the BrainHuntington’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition, meaning that symptoms are caused by the death of nerve cells in the brain. This section of the website gives an introduction to the brain, focusing on the changes caused by HD. Check out the HOPES Brain Tutorial for an illustrated tour of the brain; look at our “Neurobiology” section for an in-depth look at the cells that make up the brain; go to the “Other Neurodegenerative Conditions” section to learn about diseases that share some similarities to HD.
  - - HD Genetics
    - Research and HDWelcome to the Research and HD section of the website! In the past decade, intensive research efforts have given scientists a much better understanding of how HD damages the brain. With this improved insight, researchers throughout the world are actively investigating and testing ways to delay, stop, or reverse the course of the disease. This section is divided into 5 groups. The “Conferences and Conventions” section contains updates from HD conventions around the world. The “Research Basics” section describes how researchers study HD; the “Research Updates” section talks about some of the discoveries that have been made, and future areas that scientists might study in the future. The “HD Scientists” section gives some insight into the work that some individuals are doing, and the “Research Institutions” section talks about some major sites of HD research.
  - - [glossary_exclude]Huntington’s disease (HD) is a genetic disorder that progressively affects an individual's behavioral, cognitive, and motor function. Although no cure exists, scientific research aimed at finding effective treatments for HD is underway.[/glossary_exclude]
Managing HDThough people with the HD allele will eventually show symptoms, there are many lifestyle choices that can make the disease easier to manage. People with HD can engage in many activities – such as physical therapy and exercise – that help them deal with symptoms. Also, scientists have recognized that genes only tell part of the story, as described here. There is great variability in age of onset and progression of disease, only about 40% of which can be explained by the number of CAG repeats – and lifestyle choices might account for some of that variability. So while no one can choose their own genes, people at risk for HD can choose a healthy lifestyle.
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  - - [glossary_exclude]Though individuals with the HD gene will develop symptoms, lifestyle choices such as dietary restrictions, physical therapy, and exercise may help manage symptoms when they develop. Research shows that these choices could explain the variability in age of onset and progression of disease observed in HD patients.[/glossary_exclude]
Global HD
- - - [glossary_exclude]Huntington’s Disease impacts people around the world with a growing occurrence, which may have important biological, economic, and social implications for the future. All over the world, communities impacted by HD are coming together to work towards new solutions and ways to cope. Our team has developed a graphic concordant with other cartographic representations of HD prevalence.[/glossary_exclude]
HOPES Podcast
- - - [glossary_exclude]Our new HOPES podcast aims at sharing stories and voices of caretakers, doctors, and those impacted by Huntington’s Disease. We hope this medium allows information to be more accessible and educational for audiences, and creates a space to discuss topics important to the HD community.[/glossary_exclude]
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    - HD in the MediaDespite the fact that many people are not completely aware of HD and how it works, the disease has become one of the favorite “dramatic diseases” of mainstream news media and the entertainment industry. References to HD in popular culture include, but are not limited to, books (as evidenced by our site’s Literature Corner), television shows, films, radio programs, and newspaper articles. The purpose of this section of our website is to approach all depictions of HD in the media with a critical lens media outlets often dramatize their depictions of medical conditions in an attempt to draw in viewers and readers. Symptoms are portrayed as much worse than they are in reality, incorrect diagnoses are provided, and false information is presented to audiences around the world. To correct these misconceptions, members of the HOPES team will be going through various depictions of HD in the media to determine what aspects of HD are presented properly and what aspects are misrepresented. This section includes a synopsis of the media’s depiction of HD as well as a discussion of whether it was realistic and medically accurate.
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    - Literature CornerHere you will find reviews on published resources related to Huntington’s disease.
  - - [glossary_exclude]The HOPES team aims to make our Huntington's Disease (HD) information and resources accessible to people of all HD backgrounds and experiences. We hope these tools, mediums,and different resources encourage HD education and awareness throughout HD communities and beyond.[/glossary_exclude]

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