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Dying May Be a More Positive Experience Than We Imagine, Finds Analysis of ALS Patients, Death Row Inmates

People dying of terminal diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and inmates on death row have something in common: their outlooks are more positive than might be expected. A recent study examining attitudes on impending death, “Dying is Unexpectedly Positive,” appeared in the journal Psychological Science. Death is an important part…

What Research Is Being Done on ALS?

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is one of the world’s leading funders of research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Its goals are to better understand the cellular mechanisms which lead to the development and subsequent progression of ALS, discover more about the…

Prognosis of ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease in which muscles waste away due to the death of the nerve cells that control them. The condition affects limb function and produces bulbar symptoms, such as difficulty speaking and swallowing, that originate in the brainstem. The outlook for ALS…

Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) for the Diagnosis of ALS

Physicians will generally carry out a nerve conduction study (NCS) — also called a nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test — prior to ordering an electromyography (EMG) to diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Electrical signals are passed along nerve cells throughout the body to relay messages, for example, to tell a muscle…

Mindfulness May Improve Depression, Quality of Life in ALS Patients

Mindfulness-based programs may help improve anxiety and depression in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to results of a study published recently in the European Journal of Neurology. The study is titled “Meditation training for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a randomized clinical trial.” The journal also published…

Protein Imbalance May Contribute to ALS, British Researchers Suggest

An imbalance between production and degradation of protein in the central nervous system may contribute to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), researchers at England’s University of Sheffield suggest. Their study, “Protein Homeostasis in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Therapeutic Opportunities?,” appeared in the journal Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience. It reviewed available data showing that disturbances in…