An experimental oral small molecule being developed by Quralis for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) reduced motor neuron excitability as intended in healthy volunteers. That’s according to top-line data from a Phase 1 clinical study (NCT06681441) that tested two doses of QRL-101 against a placebo in healthy adults.
Cognixion is recruiting adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for a clinical trial testing ONE Axon-R, a wearable headset that combines augmented reality and brain-computer interface technology with an artificial intelligence (AI) application to facilitate communication. Launched early this year at a single site in the U.S., the…
The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) has named 39 Canadians to be presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their efforts into research and advocacy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Coronation Medal program, launched in 2023 to mark the coronation of His Majesty King…
Using a smartphone app to self-assess ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) scores, a standardized measure of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) severity, may be as reliable as clinic-based assessments, a study reports. Its findings suggest this app could be a useful digital tool for remote monitoring of ALS, allowing patients…
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has rolled out its St. Patrick’s Day fundraising campaign, MDA Shamrocks — the largest such campaign in the U.S. marking this day — to raise money for research, patient care, and advocacy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other rare neuromuscular…
This year’s Atlanta Night of Hope Gala will showcase how patient April Byars has been navigating life since her ALS diagnosis. The gala, which is hosted by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to raise funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research is now in its 18th year.
Fifteen nonprofit organizations across the U.S. formed a new ALS group, ALS United, to better address the needs of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and drive advances in research toward better treatment options or a cure. The groups said they plan to pool resources to support…
People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who choose invasive ventilation to help with breathing less frequently require opioids to manage their symptoms compared with ALS patients who remain on noninvasive ventilation or have no ventilatory support at all, according to a new study by researchers in Japan. Opioid use…
It takes longer for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who are being treated with Radicava (edaravone) to reach certain disease progression milestones, such as using a walking aid or a wheelchair, compared with those not treated with the medication. A study of real-world data also indicates the…
New York received the highest mark on the ALS Association’s latest report cards, which grade states based on how effectively they’re using public policy to serve the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) community. In the state policy report cards, New York was the only state to earn…
