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ProMIS Forms Key Advisory Boards to Advance Its ALS, Alzheimer’s Therapies
ProMIS Neurosciences announced that it has established Business (BAB) and Scientific (SAB) advisory boards to advance the company’s work. ProMIS is developing its first products focused on more effective treatments of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). “Our number one goal is to create the appropriate precision therapeutics and companion diagnostics…
ALS Patients to be Able to Communicate with Their Families in Their Own Voice
The Augmentative Communication Program (ACP) at Boston Children’s Hospital has received a $1.5 million donation to set up a program focused on improving the quality of life of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) adult patients. “If you could not speak and you want to say to someone, ‘I’m thirsty,’ a computer-generated synthetic voice is fine.
Documenting Life with Motor Neuron Disease
11 years ago, Pete Anderson was diagnosed with motor neuron disease – an incurable condition that’s robbed him of his voice and left him confined to a wheelchair. His life probably wouldn’t normally grab much attention if it weren’t for Pete Anderson’s determined effort simply to be able to…
Increased Risk of ALS Appears Linked to Physical Trauma at Early Age
Physical trauma at earlier ages appears associated with an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a study titled “Physical Trauma and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Population-Based Study Using Danish National Registries” published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and Charcot…
Diagnosing ALS
In this video by Lee Memorial Health System, learn more about why ALS (or Lou Gehrig’s disease) is still a mystery, including what causes it. But doctors have no doubt about its progression. They believe they can provide people with this fatal disease some relief, if they could just…
What is MND?
MND stands for motor neurone disease. It is also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in many parts of the world, and therefore in some countries better known as ALS. This short video explains motor neurone disease (MND/ALS) and provides a snapshot of MND in Australia. Learn more about…
ALS Patients May Benefit Most from Tailored Brain–Computer Interface Programs
Cognitive impairment may present an obstacle for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using brain-computer interface devices, according to a study published in the Journal of Neural Engineering. The findings underscore the importance of considering disease heterogeneity when designing these potentially beneficial devices for clinical use. The study, “Performance…
Motor Neurone Disease: The Long Goodbye
In this video by Tim Noonan, we enter the world of Scott Sullivan, an ordinary man showing extraordinary courage. This 39-year-old Queensland dad is battling motor neurone disease and lives every day as if it’s his last. Every minute, every second with his wife and two children is precious because…
Tips for ALS Treatment (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
In this video by David Steenblock, watch him talk about how he believes is it possible to treat ALS with some tips. Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday ALS News Today is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis…
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