Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that remains incurable, despite decades of basic and clinical research. Key stakeholders—including the US National ...

The ALS Association will host its second ALS Nexus conference in August, with the goal of making the disease a livable one ...

Antimicrobials, vaccinations, and anti-inflammatory drugs were associated with a reduced risk of dementia in a systematic review, while diabetes drugs, vitamins and supplements, and antipsychotics ...

The purpose of this study was to identify the needs of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their significant others. A quantitative questionnaire, developed from focus groups and consisting ...

usa.net Background Different amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) phenotypes have been recognised, marked by a varying involvement of spinal and bulbar upper and lower motor neurons. However, the ...

MS frequently results in impaired movement largely because of spasticity, difficulties with balance and coordination, tremor, and weakness. Every symptom that affects mobility has the potential to ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a late-onset motor neuron disease where activated glia release pro-inflammatory cytokines that trigger a vicious cycle of neurodegeneration in the absence of ...