Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) stops communication between the brain and voluntary muscles. Patients slowly lose muscle strength, affecting their ability to walk, talk, and even breathe. The illness eventually results…
Neurodegenerative disorders affect millions of people across the world. They include Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Alzheimer's disease, among others. For most neurodegenerative diagnoses, there are no effective treatments, no…
According to a story from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National ALS Registry is playing a vital role in learning more about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a devastating…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a condition which affects the bodies nerve cells. It's neurodegenerative and progressive, causing the patient muscle weakness and muscle atrophy. It eventually results in paralysis.…
According to a story from Buzzfeed News, Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of the smash hit children's cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants has passed away at age 57. Last year, Hillenburg had revealed…
Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of Nickelodeon's iconic cartoon series “SpongeBob SquarePants,” died Monday of this week after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). What is ALS?…
According to the Des Moines Register, Iowa has a new medical marijuana program rolling out on December 1st, but many doctors in the state have reservations about enrolling patients. Iowa's…
In 1993, researchers found one of the causes of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a neurodegenerative disorder which affects the motor neurons. Motor neurons are responsible for transmitting…
According to a story from telegram.com, a group of researchers from the University of Massachusetts medical school recently announced that they may have reached a major treatment breakthrough for genetically…
According to a recent article by UMass Medical School, promising new research from scientists at UMass supports the potential of gene therapy as a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The…
For a long time, neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy, ALS, and inclusion body myopathy were thought to be caused as a result of toxic clumps of proteins such as TDP-43.…
According to a story from Newswire, the specialty pharmaceutical company Tikomed recently announced that the first patient has been dosed in an clinical trial testing the company's experimental product ILB.…
According to a story from globenewswire.com, the biopharmaceutical company Orphazyme has officially endorsed a set of guidelines that outline how rare disease patient advocacy organizations and drug companies should interact…
According to a story from The Examiner, Sarah Nauser-Olsen was at a great place in her life: she had a stable job as a police officer and was also well…
A new neuromuscular research center has opened at the Ottawa Hospital. The new center will allow patients living with neuromuscular conditions, such as muscular dystrophy and ALS, to be a…
According to a story from Scoop Independent News, speech therapists from the Waikato District in New Zealand have been using telehealth technology to great effect in order to deliver speech…
According to a story from BioSpace, the biotechnology company BioElectron recently announced that the results from its Phase 2a clinical trial of its experimental product EPI-589 are looking positive. EPI-589…
According to a story from the Houston Chronicle, researchers are hoping that an immunotherapy treatment that was originally funded by an Ice Bucket Challenge grant could be a viable option…
A recent study carried out by scientists from the University of Utah Health has highlighted the role of a protein called Staufen1 in spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 and amyotrophic lateral…
According to a report by wearable-technologies.com, people living with ALS may soon enjoy a new method of communication. A new technology, known as EyeControl, plans to provide a way for…
According to a story from hms.harvard.edu, a recent study is revealing new information about the connection between aging and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.…
According to Digital Health Age, a wearable eye technology may be revolutionary in the lives of those who have Locked-In Syndrome, which is often associated with ALS and other motor…
The speciality pharmaceutical company Tikomed has announced that the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has granted the company permission to go ahead with a Phase 2 clinical study.…
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Aaron McQ did not want to die. He knew, however, with his disease he would inevitably have to. The 50-year-old man from Seattle…
According to The Times of Israel, a group of researchers believe they have found the origin of what could lead to a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Given the debilitating effect…
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