In this video by Matthew Moore learn more about Steve’s ALS Fight. Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday …
Hope for Steve’s ALS Fight
Mark Maddox – My Story
In this video by the Motor Neurone Disease Association, meet “Mark Maddox, the soccer player who made 300 appearances for Altrincham FC and now has motor neurone disease (MND).” Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
Portage Biotech and Biohaven Pharmaceuticals recently announced they have received positive feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on their Pre-Investigational New Drug Application (PIND) interaction regarding Biohaven’s investigative drug BHV-0223, intended for treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). BHV-0223 is the glutamate modulating compound riluzole, contained in the tablet…
Inspire’s Community of Rare Disease Support Groups
“In recognition of Rare Disease Day 2016, Inspire CEO Brian Loew introduces the stories of members of Inspire’s online communities for people affected by rare disorders.” Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
Living with ALS: Stories of Strength
“ALS is a fatal, neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord and slowly robs the body of its ability to speak, swallow and breathe. In the United States, a person is diagnosed with ALS every 90 minutes. The ALS Association St. Louis…
#TBT – Living with ALS
In this 2009 WLUK-TV FOX 11 story, meet “Peggy Driessen who has ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She gets through each day with a positive attitude — and a lot of help from loved ones.” Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqaWa44AfvY In this Motor Neurone Disease Association video, watch “Alistair Banks on channel 5’s The Wright Stuff Extra MND Motor Neurone Disease Research.” Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday
In a new study, researchers found a protein in the p53 family, called p63, is increased in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is a significant player in disease progression through the regulation of the activity of genes that promote the breakdown of muscle cells. The study, “Transcriptional activator TAp63 is upregulated in muscular atrophy during…
Jim Barber: 2016 Hero Living with ALS
“Meet Jim Barber, one of the four people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) honored by the ALS Association, in February 2016, for their extraordinary efforts in making a difference for the ALS community.” Read more on ALS here: https://bit.ly/1RmVMwo…
Mind Matters in Motor Neurone Disease
In this video from The University of Edinburgh, watch “Professor Sharon Abrahams, Personal Chair in Neuropsychology, deliver her inaugural lecture entitled Mind Matters in Motor Neurone Disease. In this lecture, Prof. Abrahams discusses her work with people living with a degenerative disease and in particular motor neurone disease. This…
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