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Scientists are constantly looking for new ways to make medicine more personalized. One way they are doing this is by researching stem cells. These researched cells are undifferentiated, which means they don’t have a specific job or function because of this they have the potential to become other kinds of…

1. Managing Secretions Secretions is a common problem for patients who suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but there are treatment options that can help dry out the secretions. Medicines or a suction machine are among them. 2. Sleep Problems ALS patients may experience sleep issues due to…

Stephen Hawking became known in the 1970s for his research in the field of cosmology and ever since he has continued to publish worldwide recognized studies. But one of his greatest achievements has been his fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Against all odds, the physicist is now 74 years old,…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that progressively shuts down your muscles by attacking certain cells in the brain and spinal cord needed to keep our muscles moving. Eventually, patients will lose their mobility, have trouble moving, walking, swallowing and even breathing. In this video, shared by …

In this video from Philly Philms, watch how the evolution of technological devices are now providing a way for people with low mobility in their upper-body to be able to communicate with other people with the help of assistive technology. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)…

The ALS Association and Prize4Life have launched a joint initiative worth $400,000, to award innovation in helping improve the lives of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The ALS Assistive Technology Challenge will award the development of flexible, accessible technology for ALS patients to communicate. The importance of the challenge is explained…

Tecla is for anyone who finds it difficult to use an iOS or Android touchscreen device. This includes people who have their mobility limited, especially their upper-body – such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients. Get Tecla is the youtube channel of The Tecla…

Dr. Joe Beckman, PhD, at the Oregon State University, has been studying the chemistry of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for quite a while. Together with other researchers, Dr. Beckman has been able to demonstrate a treatment which can dramatically extend the survival rate of laboratory mice who…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a rare, incurable disease which slowly takes control of your body by paralyzing your muscles one by one. In this video from Muna Baradi, find out more about eyeclickdonation.org, an initiative designed to help you gain understanding of how it is to live…

In this video, watch some gentle chair exercises for people living with ALS. Dagmar Munn shared this video in 2015, where she demonstrates some gentle exercises directed at patients with low mobility. They are really simple, slow, easy-to-follow sequences of movement that provide a break from…