Can Rilutek cure ALS?

Written by Teresa Carvalho, MS |

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Can Rilutek cure ALS?

Category: Rilutek

There is no cure to date for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Rilutek and other available treatments for the disease also cannot reverse neuronal death after it occurs, but they can reduce the rate of disease progression and extend survival in patients.

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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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