Regulatory authorities in the Netherlands have given the green light for a clinical trial testing Ability Neurotech‘s experimental brain-implantable technology as a way to restore communication and speech in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The study is designed to assess whether the system can support independent communication…
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Tomorrow, June 2, is Lou Gehrig Day, an annual event that honors the life and legacy of Lou Gehrig, the record-setting baseball player who died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) more than 80 years ago. Major League Baseball (MLB) designated June 2 to honor Gehrig because it marks when…
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French actor Pierre Deny, known for his role in the Netflix streaming series “Emily in Paris,” has died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at age 69. “It is with deep emotion that we announce the passing of Pierre Deny, which occurred this Monday following a sudden and severe case of…
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Every May for the past five years, the nonprofit I AM ALS hosts a summit to raise ALS awareness, the hallmark of which is a display of 6,000 small blue flags planted on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Each flag represents a person who is living with…
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You don’t know what you don’t know. Sometimes I feel like we are flying blind. Maybe we are. Maybe because we live in a rural area and don’t have access to an ALS clinic, we are just figuring things out as we go. When my husband, Todd, was diagnosed…
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Living in areas with a moderate amount of green space appears to reduce the likelihood of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — but both very low and very high levels of greenness may increase the odds for different reasons, according to a study from Italy. The findings “may have…
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There is an association between traumatic head injuries and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but the nature of this relationship remains unclear, according to a review and meta-analysis of published studies. People who had a history of a traumatic head injury were nearly 50% more likely than those without head…
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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.
