Posted December 1, 2015 by LaVonne Veatch Goodman MD

The Huntington Study Group (HSG) hosted more than 400 attendees from around the world that included expert clinicians, researchers, and coordinators of clinical studies at their annual meeting in late October. Rounding out this group were representatives from several drug companies, and most importantly individuals and families affected by HD.  The highlights listed are just a few of the many presentations but are those that this author thought most important.

Posted by LaVonne Goodman M.D.

During my years as an internal medicine physician, I have used standard of care guidelines for my patients with conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Guidelines are developed by experts in each disease who translate clinical trial evidence and/or expert experience into recommended care patterns for use in medical offices or at the bedside. When followed, guidelines have been central to improving the quality of care provided by all physicians whether they are specialists or generalists.