Teva Launches Honestly HD Website to Provide People Living With Huntington’s Disease (HD) Information, Inspiration and Resources on HD Chorea
September 26 2022 - 08:00AM
Business Wire
New website and Twitter channel aim to help the
HD community understand what to expect with HD chorea and how to
talk to a healthcare provider about preserving independence for as
long as possible
Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced the launch
of the Honestly HD website, which aims to provide information,
inspiration and resources to help people understand what to expect
with Huntington’s Disease (HD) chorea – one of the most visible and
treatable symptoms of HD – and, how to talk to their doctor about
preserving independence. In addition to the newly launched site, a
Twitter channel, @HonestlyHD, has launched to further support the
HD community and expand the resources already available through the
Honestly HD Facebook community, which provides a virtual space for
sharing personal stories and resources.1
HD is an inherited disorder in which nerve cells in the brain
break down and are irreversibly damaged.2,3 Ninety percent of
people with HD will develop chorea, a movement disorder in which
abnormally high levels of dopamine in the brain cause involuntary
body movements such as fidgeting, squirming, or jerking that can
affect the hands and face, limbs and torso or speech and
mobility.1,4 While it’s not the only symptom of HD, chorea can have
a significant impact on daily activities and progressively limit
peoples’ lives.
“There is an immense amount to know about HD, which can lead to
feeling overwhelmed and confused. While there is no cure for HD,
many symptoms can be managed, helping to ease some of the
challenges of living with the disease. Early treatment of chorea,
for example, can help you stay independent longer,”2 said Dr.
Victor W. Sung, Chair of HDSA’s National Board of Trustees,
Director of HDSA Center of Excellence, Alabama. “Honestly HD
provides patients and families affected by HD a central place to
access helpful information and resources, as well as hear about the
experiences of others to feel a sense of community.”
In addition to providing information about HD and chorea,
HonestlyHD.com features helpful resources, including steps to help
people decide how and when to address HD chorea, a HD chorea
discussion guide to help patients and their care partners prepare
for doctor’s appointments, and stories from patients and care
partners about their experiences.
“The progressive nature of HD can create feelings of isolation
for patients and their families, and makes planning ahead crucial,”
said Michelle Roberts, MBA, MSN, NP, Senior Director, Medical
Patient Advocacy, Teva Pharmaceuticals.1 “Our hope is that in
addition to providing information and resources to aid in managing
HD chorea symptoms and planning for the future, Honestly HD fosters
a supportive and inspiring community so patients and their families
don’t feel alone. Honestly HD underscores our commitment to
supporting patients as they face the many complex challenges of
living with a degenerative disease, and hopefully provides them
with some actionable steps they can take to potentially reduce
disease burden.”
To learn more, please visit HonestlyHD.com or @HonestlyHD or
join the community at Honestly HD.
About Teva
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) has
been developing and producing medicines to improve people’s lives
for more than a century. We are a global leader in generic and
specialty medicines with a portfolio consisting of over 3,500
products in nearly every therapeutic area. Around 200 million
people around the world take a Teva medicine every day, and are
served by one of the largest and most complex supply chains in the
pharmaceutical industry. Along with our established presence in
generics, we have significant innovative research and operations
supporting our growing portfolio of specialty and biopharmaceutical
products. Learn more at www.tevapharm.com.
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1 Claassen DO, DeCourcy J, Mellor J, Johnston C, Iyer RG. Impact
of chorea on self-care activity, employment, and health-care
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Guide to the Management of Huntington’s Disease. 3rd ed. New York,
NY: Huntington’s Disease Society of America; 2011. Accessed
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