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Oxford BioDynamics has joined the REFINE-ALS study, a project designed to detect and measure the levels of specific biomarkers among people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma ... Read more

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019

Investigational ALS Treatment NPT520-34 Begins Phase 1 Trial in Healthy Volunteers

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NPT520-34, an investigational small molecule for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is being tested on healthy individuals in a new Phase 1 clinical trial, its developer ... Read more

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

#AANAM – Reldesemtiv Reduces Lung Function Decline and ALS Progression, Phase 2 Trial Shows

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Reldesemtiv (formerly known as CK-2127107) reduces lung function decline and overall disease progression, without significant adverse events, in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a Phase 2 trial shows. ... Read more

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

New Prognosis Model Predicts Risk of Respiratory Insufficiency or Death in ALS Patients, Study Says

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Scientists created a new prognosis model to predict the risk of respiratory insufficiency or death within six months of follow-up in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The study, ... Read more

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019

Enhanced Autophagy Can Alleviate Issues in ALS-linked Proteins, Study Says

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Damaged activity of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can be alleviated by inducing autophagy, a process where cells degrade or recycle components that are damaged or no longer ... Read more

April 10, 2019May 15, 2019

Specific Molecular Patterns Could be a Strong Marker for ALS Progression and Prognosis, Study Contends

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The patterns of methylation in arginine residues circulating in the cerebrospinal fluid — the liquid that circulates in the brain and spinal cord — could be a strong indicator of ... Read more

March 20, 2019April 5, 2019

Bacteria and Fungi Found in Central Nervous System of ALS Patients, Study Reports

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Several species of bacteria and fungi were found living in the central nervous system (CNS) of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that could potentially be related to the ... Read more

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

ALS MRI Marker May Facilitate Diagnosis and Monitoring, Study Finds

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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) marker may facilitate amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients’ diagnosis and disease monitoring, a study finds. The study, “Is the Hypointensity in Motor Cortex the Hallmark of Amyotrophic ... Read more

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

Depression Before ALS Diagnosis Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Impairments

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People affected by depression before being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have a higher risk of developing cognitive impairments at later stages of the disease, a study says. ... Read more

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019

#AAN2019 – Pro Soccer Players More Likely to Develop ALS, Preliminary Study Says

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Professional soccer players may be at higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared to the general population. The preliminary findings will be presented at the 2019 American Academy of ... Read more

Posts by: Joana Carvalho

Joana Carvalho

Oxford BioDynamics to Use New Technology as Partner in REFINE-ALS Biomarker Study

Investigational ALS Treatment NPT520-34 Begins Phase 1 Trial in Healthy Volunteers

#AANAM – Reldesemtiv Reduces Lung Function Decline and ALS Progression, Phase 2 Trial Shows

New Prognosis Model Predicts Risk of Respiratory Insufficiency or Death in ALS Patients, Study Says

Enhanced Autophagy Can Alleviate Issues in ALS-linked Proteins, Study Says

Specific Molecular Patterns Could be a Strong Marker for ALS Progression and Prognosis, Study Contends

Bacteria and Fungi Found in Central Nervous System of ALS Patients, Study Reports

ALS MRI Marker May Facilitate Diagnosis and Monitoring, Study Finds

Depression Before ALS Diagnosis Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Impairments

#AAN2019 – Pro Soccer Players More Likely to Develop ALS, Preliminary Study Says

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