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How I’m now dancing to the beat of my own ALS

I used to take for granted my ability to sync up with the people and events in my life — to keep up with conversations, move in unison with my fellow dancers, and show up on time. But that was before ALS waltzed into my life. At first, the…

Guest Voice: Dealing with ALS amid COVID-19 restrictions

Anita Newton is a retired science teacher who lives near Bristol, England. She taught chemistry for 30 years before retiring when her husband, Craig, was diagnosed with ALS. Her interests range from sports like pickleball, badminton, and table tennis to reading, writing, painting, and crafting. She also enjoys traveling…

Neurizon, Elanco sign deal to advance ALS therapy NUZ-001

Neurizon Therapeutics has entered into a global licensing deal with Elanco Animal Health to advance the development of NUZ-001, an investigational therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Monepantel, the active ingredient in NUZ-001, is an oral deworming agent commonly used in veterinary medicine, and Elanco, a company that…

How I navigate health anxiety and ALS fears

Navigating life with ALS is a journey, and for many of us, it comes with an extra passenger: health anxiety. Before my diagnosis, I thought my good health would continue forever. But now, along with learning to live with ALS, I also deal with a mild case…