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Man with ALS controls devices using brain-computer interface

A man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was able to control external devices — lighting and a TV — with only his thoughts using a brain-computer interface (BCI) device, according to a recent study. Called Cortical Communication (CortiCom), the BCI system learns to predict a person’s intended action by…

ALS speech problems

How ALS leads to speech problems | Examples of speech problems | ALS speech therapy | Strategies to help   Speech problems are among some of the most common symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological disease that causes the deterioration of motor neurons, the nerve…

FDA names CB03, aiming to protect neurons, an orphan drug for ALS

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given orphan drug designation to CB03, Zhimeng Biopharma’s small molecule treatment candidate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). CB03 is designed to bolster nerve cell health by regulating potassium channels on these cells, reducing the hyperexcitability that is damaging to…

What are fasciculations in ALS? – ALS News Today

Many people have fasciculations, called muscle twitching, at some point. Often, it’s caused by drinking too much coffee, lack of sleep, or a trapped nerve. However, repeated episodes of fasciculations could be a sign of a neuromuscular disorder such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).