Actor Eric Dane, who is living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has joined the board of directors of Target ALS, a U.S.-based advocacy and research organization. His goal? Furthering his personal commitment to advancing research into the progressive disease and supporting the nonprofit’s effort to find effective treatments…
An experimental, noninvasive device for slowing the progression of functional symptoms in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been awarded breakthrough device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Called MyoRegulator, the neuromodulation device from Pathmaker Neurosystems aims to reduce excessive nerve cell activation,…
Every year, I make and sell Christmas wreaths. Much of my day is filled with caring for my husband, Todd, who has ALS, along with household tasks such as laundry, meals, dishes, and snow removal. But I often have a couple of hours each day — after I set…
NUZ-001, an investigational oral therapy being developed by Neurizon Therapeutics for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is officially the ninth compound to be included in the HEALEY ALS platform trial. The announcement follows clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of an amended trial protocol,…
December is traditionally a cherished time for holiday festivities and reflecting on the year that has passed. This month, I am sending bucketfuls of gratitude to my friends and family for their love and support, and I thank my readers for choosing to spend their time with me. Yet, as…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the start of a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial testing the oral therapy pridopidine in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dubbed PREVAiLS, the trial will assess pridopidine’s efficacy and safety in up to 500 people with early, rapidly progressive ALS,…
Qalsody (tofersen) is one step closer to being covered by public Canadian healthcare systems when used to treat adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who carry mutations in the SOD1 gene (SOD1-ALS). Developed by Biogen, the therapy was conditionally approved by Health Canada in March, allowing…
Researchers have developed a novel approach to detect amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and predict survival outcomes in patients by measuring genetic activity in blood cells, according to a study. The scientists also built on their genetic activity analysis to define biological pathways that are disrupted in ALS and identify…
My late husband, Jeff, loved holidays. He was a sentimental person hidden within a sometimes gruff exterior, and his sweet side was never more evident than on special occasions. He celebrated Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and Thanksgiving with reverence, making each day meaningful with unique traditions, sumptuous meals he’d made from…
AMX0114, being developed as an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) medication, has been well tolerated in early clinical testing, and a second group of patients will now test a higher dose of the experimental treatment. The first group of 12 participants enrolled in the Phase 1 LUMINA clinical trial…
