Sam Frank
doc4hd.bsky.social
Sam Frank
@doc4hd.bsky.social
Movement Disorders Neurologist at BIDMC/Harvard Medical School
Reposted by Sam Frank
An experimental gene therapy from Uniqure slowed the progression of Huntington’s disease by 75% after three years
www.statnews.com/2025/09/24/h...
Experimental gene therapy for Huntington’s markedly slowed disease progression in key trial
An experimental gene therapy slowed the progression of Huntington’s disease by 75% after three years — study results likely to support the first approval of a genetic treatment for the condition.
www.statnews.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Reposted by Sam Frank
Well payed, Harvard, well played.

Harvard offers FREE American Government course.
May 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Reposted by Sam Frank
Our #PD and Movement Disorders Center Director, David K. Simon, and Center Coordinators, Hannah Babcock & Jackie Forbes, are spreading #Parkinson’s awareness this April through their participation in the @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social #stackdontcrack Fundraising Challenge. Try it out and tag us!
April 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Reposted by Sam Frank
Nia® Moving to Heal with Rosanne, an experienced #PD instructor, is set to upbeat music and consists of seated/standing movements to help increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Learn more about this WellnessWorks (bidmc.org/centers-and-...) class here: vimeo.com/1060971220/6...
Nia Moving to Heal Introduction
This is "Nia Moving to Heal Introduction" by BIDMC Movement Disorders Center on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Reposted by Sam Frank
Join us on Zoom on March 6th at 3PM ET for our “Managing the Middle Years" #PD networking group focused on adjusting to new symptoms and lifestyle changes. The theme of this meeting is "Is there a 'BAND-AIDE' for #Parkinson’s?" Register for free here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
February 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Reposted by Sam Frank
Instead of cutting costs for working families, Donald Trump is slashing the federal investments that fund their lifesaving care, fuel their local economy, and lower their health care costs.

It’s cruel, short-sighted, and will cost jobs and devastate millions of families.
NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
Researchers say it would hurt facilities that work on medical issues such as cancer research and heart disease. Elon Musk contends the old policy was ‘a ripoff.’
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Reposted by Sam Frank
Four of our Movement Disorders Center Neurologists, Dr. David K. Simon, Dr. Samuel Frank, Dr. Ludy Shih and Dr. Clifford Saper, were recognized in Boston Magazine's 2025 'Top Doctors.' Thank you for all you do for our patients and families! @ludyshihmd.bsky.social @doc4hd.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Reposted by Sam Frank
Adult children with a parent with #PD or a related disorder (MSA, PSP or LBD) can join our "Parkinson's: It’s a Family Affair” meeting on 1/27 from 5-6:15PM EST! Register here forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... @doc4hd.bsky.social
January 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Studies reveal a new biology of Huntington’s, renewing drugmaker interest in therapies www.statnews.com/2025/01/16/h... via @statnews.com
Studies reveal a new biology of Huntington’s, renewing drugmaker interest in therapies
A new study highlights the potential of a therapeutic strategy focused on stopping or slowing Huntington's disease.
www.statnews.com
January 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Reposted by Sam Frank
We did our best to help

Estimates of operating expenses were necessary because we did not receive this information from the respondents. Based on the methodology employed by @costplusdrugs.com we
estimated operating expenses as 15 percent of NADAC plus $10 per prescription.
January 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM