An experimental oral treatment from Zydus Lifesciences was well tolerated at all tested doses and showed signs of slowing disease progression in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). That’s according to findings from a proof-of-concept Phase 2a trial (NCT05981040) in India that tested Zydus’ usnoflast in 24…
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Nine out of 10 people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who received the experimental cell therapy NurOwn (debamestrocel) in an expanded access program (EAP) following a placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial survived for at least five years after the onset of their symptoms. That’s according to data announced by…
A week ago Wednesday, on the 15th anniversary of his ALS diagnosis, my husband, Todd, had a dentist appointment. He dreaded the outing because he’s paralyzed below the neck, uses a power wheelchair, and needs breathing support. He hadn’t rolled outside of the house, not even to…
Living with ALS presents many challenges. For me, navigating life with a rollator, thickened beverages, and daily medication often feels like an uphill battle. There are days I wish I could go back to a simpler time, before ALS moved into my life. But since turning back the clock…
People prescribed common psychiatric medications had a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and saw worse outcomes after a diagnosis, with shorter survival and faster functional decline, a study in Sweden finds. Taking anxiolytics for anxiety, hypnotics or sedatives to help sleep or induce calm, or antidepressants…
Becoming educated and informed about ALS is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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There is no cure for ALS yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
