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ROCK inhibitor Bravyl shows early signs of efficacy for ALS

Bravyl, an investigational oral therapy from Woolsey Pharmaceuticals, was safe and lowered levels of the nerve damage biomarker neurofilament light chain (NfL) in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to new data from a Phase 2a clinical trial. The medication also showed early signs of slowing disease…

As an ALS caregiver, I focus on hobbies close to home

After my husband, Todd, was diagnosed with ALS, we moved from Wisconsin to my childhood hometown in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where we built an accessible home on a small corner of my parents’ 38-acre plot. As his ALS has progressed, I’ve had to stick closer and…

Insurance and financial resources for ALS treatment

Financial planning can help with managing expenses related to living with ALS, so you can focus on your health and well-being. Working with a financial adviser or navigator can help you find health insurance, along with financial assistance programs.