University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania researchers used a cutting-edge technique called cryo-electron microscopy to see how the Hsp104 yeast enzyme breaks up clumps of the misfolded proteins that are hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases like ALS. The resolution that the technique provided was so high that it was close to the level…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. In ALS patients, the gradual death of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control muscles can result in weakened muscles throughout the body. As the disease progresses and more muscles are affected, getting around and accomplishing…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. In patients with ALS the gradual death of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control muscles can result in the progressive weakening of muscles throughout the body. The severity of symptoms experienced by patients with ALS can change…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder in which the gradual death of nerve cells in the brain results in a progressive weakening of muscles throughout the body. While the symptoms of ALS often vary among patients, breathing problems will at some point confront all of them. When the muscles involved in breathing weaken,…
In my last column, I shared how I’m always on alert for speed bumps as I travel down life’s highway, while living with ALS. These are the metaphorical unknowns that pop up, and challenge my resilience and positive mindset. But in addition to speed bumps, it’s the mental potholes that…
Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), made by Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, is an injectable drug to treat spasticity in adults. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved its use in July 2015 to treat upper limb spasticity, but in June 2017, the FDA extended approval for Dysport to treat lower limb spasticity as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCZunn4ML5o If you’re living with a chronic illness, it’s easy to slip into a malaise and feel sorry for yourself. This isn’t a helpful state of mind and it potentially means you’re missing out on life. In this video from NewLifeOutlook, Anna Scanlon shares her five…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its approval of Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) as a  treatment for spasticity in adults from not just the upper limbs but to the lower limbs as well, according to its maker, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals. Spasticity can affect those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, cerebral…
The public’s interest in essential oils (EOs) — their uses, benefits, and safety — has been on the rise for several years. The most common means of using EOs is through aromatherapy, which includes having a diffuser in your home and or carrying a personal diffuser with you. You’ll find…
The Muscular Dystrophy Association, in collaboration with the Lewin Group, has calculated the average cost of caring for three of the most common neuromuscular disorders. MORE:Â Most with chronic conditions find the Affordable Care Act beneficial The study looks at both medical and non-medical costs associated…
