Posts by: Joana Carvalho

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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

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

Immune Response at the Root of Motor Neurons’ Death in ALS, Mouse Study Shows

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An immune response triggered by T-cells contributed to the elimination of motor neurons in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a study shows. The study, “Cytotoxic CD8+ ... Read more

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Swim Training Improves Muscle Function in Mouse Model of ALS, Study Shows

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Swim training improves muscle strength and energy metabolism in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The study, “Swim Training Modulates Mouse Skeletal Muscle Energy Metabolism and Ameliorates ... Read more

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

CuATSM Therapy May Slow ALS Progression, Improving Cognition and Respiration in Patients, Phase 1 Trial Shows

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CuATSM, one of the lead investigational therapies of Collaborative Medicinal Development (CMD), may slow disease progression and improve the respiratory and cognitive function of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ... Read more

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018

Graphene May be Used to Detect Biomarkers for ALS, Study Reports

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Graphene, a material made up of a thin sheet of carbon, may be used in the future to detect and measure biomarkers able to identify patients with amyotrophic lateral ... Read more

October 2, 2018

Bulbar-onset ALS in Patients 80 and Older May Lead to Shorter Survival, Study Reports

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Bulbar-onset amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form of the disease among patients 80 and older at disease onset, a factor that seems to contribute to shorter ... Read more

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018

Bulbar-onset ALS Diagnosed in Man with PNFA, Type of Frontotemporal Dementia

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A man with progressive non-fluent aphasia (PNFA), one of the three types of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), was unusual in developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) with bulbar-onset one year later, a case ... Read more

Posts by: Joana Carvalho

Joana Carvalho

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

Immune Response at the Root of Motor Neurons’ Death in ALS, Mouse Study Shows

Swim Training Improves Muscle Function in Mouse Model of ALS, Study Shows

CuATSM Therapy May Slow ALS Progression, Improving Cognition and Respiration in Patients, Phase 1 Trial Shows

Graphene May be Used to Detect Biomarkers for ALS, Study Reports

Bulbar-onset ALS in Patients 80 and Older May Lead to Shorter Survival, Study Reports

Bulbar-onset ALS Diagnosed in Man with PNFA, Type of Frontotemporal Dementia

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