Constipation, a symptom experienced by about half of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients, is associated with a significantly faster disease progression and poorer survival, according to a new study. Constipation was also linked to worse anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, data showed. “Objective assessment of these symptoms is critical…
Do you have an ALS “inspiration folder?” I do. And I just added another name to my ever-growing list. Even though most people in my folder don’t have ALS, what inspires me is that despite their dire circumstances, they dare to have goals and find ways to…
Living next to arable cropland significantly raises the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a new study in northwestern Italy. A significantly younger age at disease onset also was seen among those living near such farmland, which may include fields of cereals (wheat and barley), beans,…
A Chicago businessman and philanthropist — David Husman, founder and chairman of Heartland Real Estate Partners — has donated $20 million to advance research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and patient care at Nova Southwestern University (NSU) in Florida. The gift, the largest given to research at the Fort…
Alchemab Therapeutics has partnered with Eli Lilly to develop new antibody treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) based on an approach that looks at the immune response of those with slower disease progression. Alchemab will identify, develop, and market up to five new antibody-based candidates. The company…
Team Gleason has expanded its collaboration with Synchron to raise awareness about the company’s BCI Community, an initiative that’s designed to help people with disabilities and their loved ones know more about brain-computer interface (BCI) solutions and gather insights to advance their development. BCIs can detect activity in…
As we head into the new year, I’ve been in decluttering mode. I sorted through my linen closet and discarded worn sheets and pillowcases. I sorted through files and found old tax returns, bank statements, and receipts, and I burned sensitive papers in my mom’s sauna stove. And then I…
The investigational oral therapies DNL343 and fosigotifator didn’t significantly slow disease progression in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared with a placebo, and therefore failed to meet the main goal of their respective arms in the HEALEY platform trial. While they were found to be safe and well…
A few days ago, a friend asked if I’d made any New Year’s resolutions. “No,” I replied, shrugging. Then I changed my mind and answered “yes.” Seeing her bewildered expression upon my contradictory response, I knew I had to explain. I used to enjoy the tradition of making resolutions every…
The number of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the U.S. is expected to steadily climb — by more than 10% — over this decade, increasing from an estimated 32,800 cases in 2022 to about 36,300 in 2030, according to a new study from researchers with the…
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