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September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

Compound in Rice Bran Oil Protects Nerve Cells in ALS Models, Study Finds

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A compound found in rice bran oil may lower oxidative stress levels and may be beneficial to people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, an early study in fruit flies and disease-related ... Read more

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019

Levosimendan May Bolster Lung Strength in ALS Patients, Phase 2 Trial Suggests

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Daily use of levosimendan capsules appear to preserve respiratory strength in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) while in a supine, or lying flat, position, a sub-analysis of the Phase ... Read more

September 12, 2019September 12, 2019

Cannabis-based Sativex May Help Reduce Spasticity in ALS Patients, Study Suggests

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Sativex, a cannabis-based product, may help ease spasticity (stiff muscles) in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a German real-world study suggests. The study, “Real world experience of patients with amyotrophic ... Read more

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

Dogs Who Received Riluzole Two Ways Fared Well in ALS Study

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In a study using dogs, the combination of infusing riluzole directly into the spinal cord and also taking it orally increased the concentration of the medication in the spinal cord ... Read more

September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Facial Nerve Atrophy Seen on High-resolution MRI Helps Diagnose ALS in Early Stages, Study Reports

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Assessing the degree of atrophy, or shinkage, in facial nerves with a high-resolution imaging tool appears to provide an accurate and early diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according ... Read more

September 9, 2019September 11, 2019

Study Supports Cdk5 as Therapeutic Target for ALS

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Inhibition of a protein called Cdk5 in the brain increases lifespan and improves motor function in mice with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study reports. This evidence supports ... Read more

September 6, 2019September 11, 2019

Researchers Uncover HSP90 Mechanism That May Help Explain Motor Nerve Death

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A new molecular mechanism that contributes to the death of some nerve cells has been discovered by a team of scientists led by researchers at Oregon State University. The ... Read more

September 5, 2019September 11, 2019

Mutations in FUS Gene Affects Growth and Workings of Motor Neuron Axons, Study Shows

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Mutations in the FUS gene, one of the most common causes of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), increase the number of branches extending from the axons of motor nerve cells, so ... Read more

September 4, 2019September 11, 2019

Neurofilament Light Chain Levels Able Blood Marker of Likely ALS Progression, Study Finds

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People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have higher blood serum levels of neurofilament light chain (sNfL) than do healthy people, a new study found. Its work also further supported ... Read more

September 3, 2019September 5, 2019

Measures of Lung Health Help to Predict Likely Outcomes in ALS Patients, Study Suggests

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Measuring lung function can help to predict overall disease progression in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a study suggests. “Classifying Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients by Changes in Forced ... Read more

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