Can Exservan cure ALS?

Written by Teresa Carvalho, MS |

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Can Exservan cure ALS?

Category: Exservan

Based on clinical trial data, the active ingredient in Exservan can significantly extend survival and/or delay the need for a tracheostomy, or a breathing tube in the neck, in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients. However, the medication cannot cure the disease. Patients will continue to experience disease progression and accumulating disability even with treatment.

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Teresa Carvalho, MS Teresa holds her Master of Science in cell and molecular biology from Coimbra University, Portugal. She was a researcher and science communicator for several years at the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health in Oporto, Portugal. From 2013, she has held a fellowship working with Pulmonary Hypertension Europe as a patient advocate, social media/website manager, public relations officer, and translator. Her work has been focused on providing patients access to treatments, raising awareness for pulmonary hypertension, and promoting patient empowerment.


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