This segment from CBS Boston is sharing the good news that the FDA-approved drug Radicava for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is now available for patients in the U.S. MORE: Nine things to know about Radicava The breakthrough drug has been found to slow down the…
The ALS Association is celebrating the third anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with a new awareness and fund-raising campaign to support the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) community. The new campaign, “Every Drop Adds Up,” with the help of Kwittken, a global communications agency, aims…
Increasing the production of the muscle protein Dok-7 may be a way to treat the muscle weakness in ALS, a Japanese study reports. The research, “DOK7 genes therapy enhances motor activity and life span in ALS model mice,” was published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine. A hallmark…
An amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis can be devastating for both the patient and their family. If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with ALS, they’ll need your support now more than ever. Remember to be understanding and patient. We’ve put together a list of things to consider if a someone close to you has…
This video from WS Westwood explains the degenerative condition, Lou Gehrig’s disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the famous baseball player developed the condition and died from complications associated with ALS in 1941. MORE: A song inspired by ALS, “The…
William White, who entered Ohio State University on a football scholarship, played for the Buckeyes and earned an engineering degree before going on to an 11-year NFL career with the Detroit Lions, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Atlanta Falcons. William White Now retired from the NFL and…
Researchers have found a way to break down aggregated RNA molecules that cause diseases such as certain inherited forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). As the technique has the potential to treat several diseases which currently lack treatment options, the research team from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD)…
I think we all can agree that ALS is one confusing disease. Confusing not only to medical experts worldwide, who can’t point to a cause or find a cure, but also it continues to be a mystery to most of the public at large. Heck, I didn’t even…
Radicava (edaravone), the first new medication for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 22 years, is now available in the United States. Approved May 5 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for all U.S. adults diagnosed with ALS, Radicava has been shown to slow the loss of physical function in ALS patients by…
Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve their symptoms, they are also reluctant to smoke the substance. However, there are ways that medical marijuana can be administered, including…
