A Is it safe to enhance the regulatory T-cell level in people with ALS? Category: Tregs A number of studies in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have shown it’s safe in a laboratory setting to collect and expand a patient’s own regulatory T-cells,… Read More
A When will the FDA approve CNM-Au8? Category: CNM-Au8 As Phase 2 clinical trials testing CNM-Au8 have shown promising results in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Clene Nanomedicine, the company developing CNM-Au8, now is planning to launch a Phase 3 trial to confirm… Read More
A Are people with ALS at risk of pseudobulbar affect? Category: Pseudobulbar affect It is estimated that around 38.5% of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — experience pseudobulbar affect. Read More
A new home-based neurocognitive platform from Cumulus Neurosciences is feasible to use and patient-friendly, and shows potential to identify cognitive problems and to discriminate between people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), those with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and healthy individuals. That’s according to preliminary data from a first-in-class study,…
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…
On June 3, the Greater Chicago Chapter of the ALS Association will host its 2023 Chicago Walk to Defeat ALS fundraiser, with an aim of supporting patients and families living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The 1.5-mile event will again take place at Cantigny Park in…
It's easy to feel isolated when dealing with a chronic disease like ALS, but help and support is available. For those who may need a little extra guidance or reassurance, we’ve compiled a variety of tips and advice from our ALS community that you may find useful.
A Which exercises are suitable for a person with ALS? Category: Aids and adaptations Gentle stretching such as yoga, swimming, recumbent biking, walking, light-to-moderate resistance training, and weight lifting are suitable for a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). An exercise program should be… Read More
A Can a person with ALS drive? Category: Aids and adaptations As long as it is safe to do so, a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can drive. Regular evaluations of the skills needed for driving, including muscular control, reflex, vision, hearing and… Read More
A Can adaptive equipment increase life expectancy for people with ALS? Category: Aids and adaptations Adaptive equipment for breathing can help prolong life expectancy for a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Respiratory aids can be noninvasive, such as a BiPap machine, cough assist… Read More
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