The HOPES Podcast from Stanford

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Brought to you by the Huntingtons Outreach Project for Education at Stanford, the HOPES podcast shares stories that shed light on the history and current issues in Huntingtons Disease research.
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Episode 12: Talk to the Doc: How Can We Expand Access to HD Care? ft. Dr. Alexandra Duffy
Thursday, 30 November, 2023

As an individual with Huntington's Disease, a family member, or a caregiver, have you ever struggled to access the medical care that you need? Huntington's Disease (HD) is a rare neurological disease that has a worldwide prevalence of 5-10 cases per 100,000 individuals. Those affected may sometimes experience long wait times or must travel thousands of miles to reach medical specialists with the ability to provide care for Huntington's. In this episode of the HOPES podcast, our newest podcaster, Avanti Ramraj, speaks with UC Davis neurologist and professor Dr. Alexandra Duffy about why access to Huntington's Disease care is so limited and the potential for expanding care to reach all those in need.This podcast was produced by Avanti Ramraj with help from Cat Fergesen. The graphic includes public domain artwork by oksmith.Songs in this podcast: Coming soon.