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Mar 13, 2024 · Latest research news on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, including experimental treatments.
Healthcare costs increase as ALS progresses, per Biogen US study
Dec 23, 2024 · Due to substantial increases in the use of healthcare resources, medical costs in the U.S. for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) rise significantly as the disease progresses, going from about $31,000 per year in the early disease stage to $122,000 per year in the late stage, a study by Biogen researchers found.
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Dec 13, 2024 · The HEALEY ALS platform trial, which is simultaneously testing multiple potential treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is amending its master protocol to allow a longer follow-up time and collection of blood cells for use in future research.
National Academies Releases Road Map for Turning ALS from …
June 18, 2024 (Arlington, VA) – The ALS Association commends the National Academies for its groundbreaking new report on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The report, the result of an 18-month study, provides a comprehensive road map aimed at …
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Latest research and news - Nature
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is marked by fasciculation, spasticity and progressive weakness of muscles, and results in difficulty...
Breakthrough research reveals potential path toward a cure for ALS
May 13, 2024 · In a groundbreaking Canadian discovery powered by philanthropy, a team of Western University researchers led by Dr. Michael Strong has uncovered a potential path toward a cure for...
New Treatment Strategy Offers Hope for Halting ALS Progression
Jan 30, 2024 · A major breakthrough in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, can potentially help stop the disease in its tracks in as much as half of the cases in the U.S., a Northeastern University scientist says.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - MIT News
May 2, 2024 · Single-cell gene expression patterns in the brain, and evidence from follow-up experiments, reveal many shared cellular and molecular similarities that could be targeted for potential treatment.
New therapeutic strategy to reduce neuronal death in amyotrophic ...
Nov 16, 2023 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of muscle control. Scientists have now suggested a potential...
Epigenomic analysis sheds light on risk factors for ALS
May 2, 2024 · In a study of cells from nearly 400 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients, MIT researchers identified genomic regions with chemical modifications linked to disease progression.