Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Work to Prevent ALS, Study Suggests
Use of over-the-counter pain relievers, including acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen,…
Articles by Sara Guariglia
Eli Lilly Acquires Disarm and Its SARM1 Inhibitors for Preventing Axonal Degeneration
Eli Lilly and Company has acquired Disarm Therapeutics and its emerging  therapies designed to prevent axonal degeneration in neurodegenerative…
Dosing Begins in Trial of ION541, Antisense Treatment for Sporadic ALS
A Phase 1/2 clinical trial investigating ION541, Ionis Pharmaceuticals‘ third antisense treatment and its first for …
Diabetes Appears to Lower Risk of ALS, Review Study Reports
People with diabetes mellitus, particularly those with type 2 diabetes, appear to be at a significantly lower risk of…
Study Identifies Environmental Risk Factors for Developing ALS
Head trauma, electrical burns, and hobbies involving the toxic metal lead appear to be risk factors for developing…
Creatine Kinase Protein Levels Linked to Better Survival in ALS Patients
Creatine kinase, a marker of muscle damage, is significantly elevated in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and…