Study Suggests Mechanism for ALS Caused by Toxic Algae-produced Compound
A toxin produced by algae may contribute to the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by lowering the stability of a protein in the ... Read more
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The Art of Choosing a Family-friendly Movie
Spoiler alert: This column describes plotlines from the film “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” Friday movie night has become our favorite pastime, ... Read more -
FightMND Awards Clene More Than $9M to Advance Investigational ALS Therapy
Fight Motor Neuron Disease (FightMND) has awarded Clene Nanomedicine‘s Australian subsidiary $1.37 million AUD (approximately $9.3 million) to advance clinical studies of a new ... Read more -
Daiichi Sankyo Seeks Approval to Market Radicava in Brazil
Daiichi Sankyo is looking to market the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment Radicava (edaravone) in Brazil after reaching a licensing agreement with the ... Read more -
FTC Warns Companies Against Unsubstantiated Advertising of CBD Products for ALS
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to three companies that sell cannabis-based products containing cannabidiol (CBD), cautioning them that making ... Read more
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Smooth Out a Rough Day with This Mental Game
My husband and I recently took a short trip out of town. On the ... -
Riluzole More Effective with Complementary Therapies Like Radicava, Study Suggests
The benefits of riluzole, an approved treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is thought ... -
Compound in Rice Bran Oil Protects Nerve Cells in ALS Models, Study Finds
A compound found in rice bran oil may lower oxidative stress levels and may ... -
Levosimendan May Bolster Lung Strength in ALS Patients, Phase 2 Trial Suggests
Daily use of levosimendan capsules appear to preserve respiratory strength in people with amyotrophic lateral ... -
The Clock Starts Ticking After an ALS Diagnosis
After my husband, Todd, was diagnosed with ALS, we went on what we thought ...
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Hypermetabolism in ALS Linked to Greater Functional Decline and Shorter Survival, Study Says
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Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) show high prevalence of hypermetabolism, which leads to more rapid physical decline and earlier death, new study reports. The research, “Hypermetabolism in ALS is associated with greater functional decline and shorter survival,” appeared ... Read more