Actor Aaron Lazar shares why he is spreading awareness after his ALS diagnosis
Three years ago, longtime stage actor Aaron Lazar was diagnosed with ALS, a degenerative disease that affects nerve cells ...
Walking Tall: Residents pound the pavement to fight ALS
The ALS Association was in town on the morning of Nov. 2 for their fourth and final Walk to Defeat ALS event at Mount ...
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Can Stem Cell Therapy improve quality of life for ALS Patients?
Stem cell therapy is emerging as a promising and effective treatment for neurodegenerative diseases. Popular as Lou Gehrig’s ...
Study identifies 51 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-associated mutations that could help diagnose the disease
Using sequencing techniques, researchers associated 51 mutations in mitochondrial DNA with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS ...
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Scientists Reveal 51 Mutations Linked to Changes in ALS Risk
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder in which neurons in the central nervous system that help ...
New research supports brain cell transplantation as a treatment for some neurological disorders
The transplantation of astrocytes — a type of brain cell as common as neurons — may provide hope of treatments or cures of ...
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Lowcountry rallies for walk to defeat ALS
The ALS Association gathered Saturday to show their support for our neighbors living Lou Gehrig’s disease. Families, friends, ...
The ALS Society of Canada celebrates $13 million investment into Ontario Provincial ALS Program
TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) applauds the Ontario government's commitment of $13 million over three years in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement to ...