Researchers Obtain Further Insight into Protein Whose Mutations Are Linked to ALS
Syracuse University researchers have obtained further insight into the protein UBQLN2, whose mutations have been associated with the development of…
Articles by Iqra Mumal, MSc
Study Sheds More Light on Nucleolus, an Organelle Linked to ALS
Scientists have gained greater insight into the structure of the nucleolus, a cellular organelle that has been implicated in diseases…
Need for Assistive Technology Devices Often Unmet, German Study Shows
Researchers in Germany studying standards of care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients found a high unmet need for assistive technology…
High School Diploma Lowers Risk of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in Rural Areas, Study Finds
Rural residents with high school diplomas are at lower risk of developing dementia and cognitive impairment than those with less…
MediciNova’s MN-166 Is Safe, Shows Early Signs of Efficacy in Phase 2 Trial
MediciNova announced successful top-line results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) as an adjunct therapy to Rilutek…
End-of-life Care Important in Neurodegenerative Diseases But Can Be Lacking, Study Finds
Patients with neurodegenerative diseases have views that are framed by the context of their lives, and end-of-life care should be…
Nervous System’s Cardiac Control Response Depends on Type of ALS, Study Shows
A nervous system mechanism that helps control heart rate and blood pressure goes into overdrive in patients with a type…
Relatives of ALS Patients More Likely to Develop Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Study Finds
Relatives of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have a higher likelihood of developing neuropsychiatric symptoms including schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive…
Masitinib Offers Protective Effect in ALS by Targeting Mast Cells and Macrophages
Masitinib may potentially help amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients by targeting mast cells, a Uruguayan study shows. The study, “…
Diabetes May Provide Protection Against ALS, Study Suggests
The presence of diabetes is associated with a 70 percent reduction in the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), new…