Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurological condition that affects motor neurons. Motor neurons are nerve cells that control the movement of voluntary muscles, including respiratory muscles. Respiratory failure is the most common cause of death in ALS patients. Lung function tests are used to assess the risk…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, and inheritance is thought to play an essential role in its less common form, called familial ALS (FALS). A genetic test is usually only performed on individuals with a known family history of ALS. Familial versus sporadic ALS The…

Mexiletine is a treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat irregular heartbeat. It may also be used to treat muscle cramps in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). How mexiletine works ALS is a serious condition characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease characterized by the progressive loss of the nerve cells that control muscle movement. There is currently no cure for the disease, but there are a number of treatments that can delay the progression of symptoms. Some…

NSI-566 is an experimental stem cell-based therapy that Seneca Biopharma (previously known as Neuralstem) is developing as a potential treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The company also is investigating NSI-566 as a potential treatment for chronic spinal cord injury and to restore motor deficits…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder in which nerve cells that control muscles gradually degrade. With disease progression, more and more muscles are affected, and it becomes challenging for patients to accomplish everyday tasks. The goal of occupational therapy is to help patients maintain their…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that leads to the progressive degeneration of nerve cells. Most patients experience some disability as a result of the disease and have difficulty with daily tasks like walking, feeding, and dressing. While there is no cure for ALS yet, there are a…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a serious disorder that causes progressive loss of motor neurons, the nerve cells that control muscle movement. Most patients will experience some disability, including difficulty swallowing and slurred speech, as a result of the loss of these nerve cells. What is speech therapy? Speech therapy…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder associated with the death of motor neurons. These are nerve cells that control the voluntary muscles, which are essential for movement. As the condition progresses, the muscles weaken and waste away, resulting in a loss of muscle control. Although ALS…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerves that control muscle function. The disease leads to muscle weakness, including the muscles needed for breathing. This can be very serious, with respiratory failure being the primary cause of death in ALS patients. Supporting breathing…