Although people who develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have altered levels of several blood metabolites — products of our cells’ metabolism — before disease onset, these changes do not enable reliable identification of who is at risk of having ALS, according to a large study. The research, “…

People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who tolerated higher doses of tirasemtiv showed a trend toward slower decline in breathing muscle activity, although the difference was not statistically significant between those treated with the investigational therapy and those on a placebo, a Phase 3 clinical trial shows. These results may have…

Oxford BioDynamics has joined the REFINE-ALS study, a project designed to detect and measure the levels of specific biomarkers among people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America (MTPA) announced. REFINE-ALS is sponsored by the MTPA and led by the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)…

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America (MTPA) has launched a new database that locates healthcare providers, area infusion treatment centers, and in-home infusion services, with the goal of providing a one-stop convenient resource for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients and caregivers. The nationwide directory is available within the ALS…

In observance of ALS Awareness Month, the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) has launched a campaign aimed at sparking more discussion about the progressive neurological disease. A leading non-profit drug discovery center focused solely on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the institute hopes to build on the awareness-promoting…

NPT520-34, an investigational small molecule for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is being tested on healthy individuals in a new Phase 1 clinical trial, its developer Neuropore Therapies has announced. Brain inflammation is a common feature among many neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson’s,…

Reldesemtiv (formerly known as CK-2127107) reduces lung function decline and overall disease progression, without significant adverse events, in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a Phase 2 trial shows. The study, however, did not meet its primary endpoint. The new findings from the…

A vitamin D activator molecule known as CYP27B1 is a biomarker of muscle alterations in patients with amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and may be a marker of clinical progression of the disease, according to new research. The findings, “The Vitamin D Activator, CYP27B1, is a Novel…

Radicava (edaravone) may prevent functional deterioration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients, results from a literature review suggest. Findings from the review, “Safety and Efficacy of Edaravone in Delaying Functional Decline in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Meta-Analysis,” were presented in a poster session at the…

The ALS Association has launched a financial aid program, called The Jane Calmes ALS Scholarship Fund, to help students whose lives are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) pursue a college degree or vocational certificate. The scholarship program will award $5,000 a year to at least 30 students whose…