A Which mobility devices can help people with ALS walk? Category: Aids and adaptations Mild impairment in walking can be managed with the use of a cane or hiking sticks, for a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). As the disease progresses and… Read More
Masitinib as an oral add-on therapy to Rilutek (riluzole) showed the greatest benefits in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients with mild or moderate disease severity, an analysis of trial data showed. The findings come from the now-complete AB10015 Phase 2/3 clinical trial (NCT02588677) that excluded people…
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A Can Tiglutik reduce ALS symptoms? Category: Tiglutik Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease in which symptoms continue to worsen over time. Tiglutik and other riluzole-based medications can prolong the time to needing a tracheostomy (a tube in the neck to help with… Read More
A Can Rilutek reduce ALS symptoms? Category: Rilutek Rilutek is an oral medication that slows the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and the accumulation of symptoms by preventing nerve cell overactivation. The medication has been shown in clinical trials to delay the… Read More
A What is the survival rate of ALS? Category: Overview The average life expectancy for someone with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is about two to five years after the initial onset of symptoms. However, it is estimated that about 20% of ALS patients live… Read More
A How does ALS affect daily life? Category: Overview In the early disease stages, people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) often struggle with activities that require fine hand motor skills, like writing or buttoning a shirt. As the disease progresses, muscle weakness becomes more… Read More
A Who is most likely to get ALS? Category: Overview Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) most commonly manifests between the ages of 55 and 75, and the disease is more common in men than women. Other risk factors for ALS include a family history… Read More
A What are the first signs of ALS? Category: Overview Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by progressive muscle weakness. Usually, the first symptoms include weakness in the hands or feet, causing problems with writing, gripping objects, or walking. In about one-third of… Read More
A How does a person get ALS? Category: Overview There’s no known exact cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but its symptoms are due to the progressive dysfunction and death of motor neurons. A number of ALS risk factors, including genetics, environmental exposures,… Read More
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