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February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

Vps4 Protein Found to Protect Nerve Cells from Degeneration, Study Shows

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Enhanced production of a protein called Vps4 was shown to delay the degenerative process in injured nerve cells, which may help researchers to better understand and treat nerve damage ... Read more

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

Experimental Gene Therapy Successfully Silences Key ALS Gene C9orf72, Preclinical Studies Show

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A gene therapy candidate targeting a key amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) mutation in the C9orf72 gene is able to lower the accumulation of toxic RNA clumps and reduce the ... Read more

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

Elevated Levels of ‘Bad Cholesterol’ May Be Risk Factor for ALS, Study Reports

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High LDL cholesterol levels, also known as “bad cholesterol,” may contribute to the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), researchers report. Their study, “Shared polygenic risk and causal inferences ... Read more

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019

ALS Association’s #VoiceYourLove Campaign Gets Help from TRON, Others

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The ALS Association’s new #VoiceYourLove awareness campaign is getting a boost from celebrities and the TRON Foundation, a leading blockchain protocol. The initiative seeks to honor ALS patients who ... Read more

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019

Patients, Family and Friends to Take Part in Variety of Rare Disease Day Events Worldwide

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Scores of events are afoot worldwide to mark Feb. 28, Rare Disease Day 2019. The activities aim to raise awareness about rare diseases and the millions of people — estimates run ... Read more

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019

Recumbent Stepper Safe, Feasible Exercise for ALS Patients, Study Suggests

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Using a recumbent stepper is a safe and well-tolerated way for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to do physical exercise, a pilot study suggests. The study, “Recumbent stepping ... Read more

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019

GPM Investments Campaign Raises More Than $244K for ALS, Other Neuromuscular Diseases

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GPM Investments raised $244,263 for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular disorders in its eighth holiday pinup fundraiser in 2018 in partnership the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Approximately ... Read more

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019

Antibody Decreases TDP-43 Protein Accumulation Easing ALS Symptoms, Mouse Study Suggests

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A potential therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) consisting of an antibody that reduces the abnormal accumulation of the TDP-43 protein improved cognitive and motor performance in mice, a study shows. The ... Read more

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

New Diagnostic Index Enables Earlier ALS Diagnosis, Study Reports

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A new diagnostic score accounting for age at disease onset and motor neuron dysfunction in the brain is able to distinguish amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) from other neuromuscular disorders early ... Read more

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Medical Marijuana ‘Can Help Everyone,’ Says Director at Maryland Cannabis Facility

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Warning the reporter accompanying him not to take any pictures, veteran horticulturalist Michael Castleman punches an electronic code and unlocks the door to Room 209, nicknamed the “Mother Room.” ... Read more

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