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BrainTale funding will accelerate imaging analysis platform

The French medtech company BrainTale has raised €4.5 million (about $4.9 million) to support the development of a noninvasive imaging analysis platform to help diagnose and monitor amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurological disorders. The platform, called BrainTale-care, is a digital medical platform that examines MRI scans…

Why it’s vital for caregivers to set boundaries

My 13-year-old son and I started mountain biking a few summers ago during the pandemic. He quickly became a much more aggressive biker than me, tackling jumps and getting air while I try to keep my tires on the ground. He easily outpaces me, often waiting at trail…

EMA branch opposes conditional approval of AMX0035 in Europe

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued an opinion opposing Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ bid for conditional European Union approval of AMX0035, its oral treatment to slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The negative recommendation from the advisory committee, an arm of the…

Improving my husband’s comfort feels like a win

Ever since my husband Todd’s ALS led to his paralysis, it has been hard for him to get comfortable. This is especially true now that he wears a mask nearly 24/7 for noninvasive ventilation support. For years, I’ve jumped into action when he calls me to swat a…

All MLB teams playing on Lou Gehrig Day June 2

Today marks the third annual Major League Baseball (MLB) Lou Gehrig Day, set aside to honor the legacy of the famed New York Yankees first baseman whose career was shortened by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). For the first time since the event began, all 30 MLB teams have…