Scientists and researchers have long known how important glial cells are to the nervous system. Not only do these cells make up a majority of cells within the central nervous…
According to a story from globenewswire.com, the biopharmaceutical company Orphazyme A/S has recently announced that it has submitted its New Drug Application (NDA) for its experimental treatment arimoclomol to the…
CytRx Corporation has recently received the Fast Track designation for their ALS treatment, arimoclomol. This status was also given for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease and sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis…
What would motivate a man, who has been living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for twenty years, to accept an invitation to become part of a five-man team and…
Recently, scientists from Emory University set out to discover whether there was any pathological link between spinocerebellar ataxia type 36 (SCA36) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia (ALS/FTD). Both…
Biological robots, commonly known as biobots, mimic the actions of other organisms (e.g. jumping or swimming). Biobots are composed of artificial materials and also organic material. As published in…
ProMIS Neurosciences is a biotechnology company that works specifically with antibody treatments, and they have recently developed intrabodies for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This same therapy has…
Seneca Biopharma, Germantown, Md., issued a press release announcing its recent meeting with the FDA to discuss elements of a final design and protocol for a Phase 3 trial investigating…
As reported in Chicago Reader; sometimes, the only way to deal with unsurmountable health horrors is to laugh. At least that's how Ben Byer handled it, as he set into…
If you have read the news at all lately, you know that ventilators are a sought-after piece of medical equipment. With hospitals looking to treat mass amounts of patients…
Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a new gene, TBK1, that is linked to the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A lack of understanding of a rare disease hinders…
A recent study, conducted my Melinda Kavanaugh from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, examined the role of children who are acting as caregivers for those diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…
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Advances in medicine have been responsible for longer overall survival in patients with neurodegenerative-neuromuscular diseases. According to a recent report in RTMagazine, an increase in the number of patients…
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ALS News Today recently announced the introduction of a Phase 3 clinical trial for oral edaravone, a drug that has previously been approved for slowing the decline of physical…
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According to a recent article in ALS News Today, the FDA’s Orphan Status designation has been granted to NeuroSense Therapeutics for its drug, PrimeC, to treat ALS. PrimeC received the designation…
As originally reported in Mayo Clinic, Dr. Veronique Belzil realized she wanted to leave her job as a psychologist to find a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis when she saw…
NeuroSense Therapeutics, a biotechnology company, is in the process of developing PrimeC. PrimeC was created for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and it is meant to slow or…
As originally reported in ArcaMax, when you get a diagnosis for a terminal rare disease, a wave of emotions crashes over life. Brian Wallach emerged clutching 'hope.' In 2017, Brian,…
FightMND is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of motor neurone disease patients through funding research for cures. They've successfully provided millions toward research initiatives and clinical…
AI Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence to match drugs to indications. They do so through the use of their algorithm, Guardian Angel. This algorithm has…
In the wake of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, those with rare diseases have vocalized some of the dreams that they have for the healthcare industry. With all of the…
According to a story from ALS News Today, the nation of Sweden is starting to emerge as a leader for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research in Europe. This is mostly…
According to a story from News Amed, Rob Burrow gained fame as a star player for the Leeds Rhinos, a professional rugby team. After a distinguished career, Rob retired from…
ALS is a progressive disease that causes the loss of muscle function, and it often develops very quickly after a diagnosis. Rami Epstein, the CEO of the biopharmaceutical company called…
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Encouraging results from a clinical study were reported recently in Science & Enterprise describing a treatment for ALS using stem cells extracted from a patient’s bone marrow. The clinical…
