Urine Levels of Protein p75ECD May Help Diagnose, Monitor ALS, Study Reports
Urine levels of a protein component known as p75ECDÂ may be a valuable biomarker for diagnosing and monitoring the progression of…
Articles by Joana Fernandes, PhD
History of Fractures May Help Predict Onset of ALS, Study Reports
Poor bone health that makes people vulnerable to fractures may be a risk factor for the development of amyotrophic lateral…
VCP Inhibitors May Offer New Way of Treating Sporadic ALS, Study Suggests
Mutations in a protein called VCP lead to problems with energy production in muscles and the onset of IBMPFD, a…
Mechanisms Leading to Buildup of Toxic Proteins in ALS Identified in Study
Researchers have identified molecular mechanisms that lead to the abnormal and toxic accumulation of proteins within neurons, according to a new…
European Study Reviews Importance of Population-based Registers of ALS Patients
A recent review highlights the importance of population-based registers of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in Europe, which for more than 20 years…
Psychological Factors, Experiences Affect ALS Caregivers’ Self-Reported Burden, Study Shows
Psychological factors and subjective experiences play a central role in the burdens felt by people who care for patients with amyotrophic lateral…
Pregnant ALS Woman Delivers Baby After Total IV Anesthesia Without Muscle Relaxant
A pregnant woman with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) successfully delivered her baby by cesarean section after receiving total intravenous anesthesia…
Does Drinking Coffee Protect Against Dementia? Researchers Think So
Caffeine may keep cognitive decline and dementia at bay by boosting the levels of a protective protein called NMNAT2, a…
Study Reviews Evidence Supporting Use of Cannabinoids to Treat ALS
The journal Neural Regeneration Research has published a review detailing the latest findings in the use of cannabis-derived compounds to treat amyotrophic…
Researchers Develop New Molecule, 123C4, with Possibility to Treat ALS
Researchers have developed a molecule called 123C4 that targets the EphA4 receptor, which is known to contribute to the development of…