Brain Computer Implant Developed for Paralyzed ALS Patients to Control Communication Devices

Medicine & Technology Mar 30, 2022

Brain implants might be the future for the patients of neurological disease and paralysis. Read about this new innovation that was found effective at assisting ALS patients who use communication devices.

ALS Patients Find New Hope in a New Oral Drug Candidate Scientists are Currently Examining

Mar 25, 2022

Scientists are currently investigating the efficacy of a new oral drug candidate for Lou Gehrig’s disease treatment. Find out how effective this approach is.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in Children: 11 Cases Revealed in Research

Jun 02, 2021

An international team of researchers recently discovered a new form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS affecting children.

Former Rugby Player Rob Burrow Shares His Emotional Battle With Motor Neuron Disease

Oct 12, 2020

Former rugby league player, Rob Burrow, was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in December 2019. His new BBC documentary shows his emotional journey since his diagnosis to raise support and awareness.

Metformin Treatment May Be Effective for Severe Genetic Mutations

Jul 21, 2020

In a breakthrough discovery, metformin is found to be effective not only for diabetic patients, but for those with a genetic mutation that results in a specific form of ALS, or C9-ALS. Scientists are already in phase 2 of trials.

Salmonella and Parkinson’s Share a Common Harmful Protein

Jul 10, 2020

Salmonella is found to infect the gut with the same protein that causes neurological disorders like Parkinson's as well as harmful autoimmunity.

New Drug For ALS Treatment In 22 Years Approved By FDA

May 08, 2017

The Food and Drug Administration has finally approved Radicava that could help people with ALS.

Scientists Indentify One Factor Of Having ALS Or Lou Gehrig’s Disease – Eating Seafood With High Mercury Content

Feb 23, 2017

Scientists have indentified one factor of having the fatal and progressive ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is eating of seafood with high mercury content.

Mayo Clinic Breakthrough With ALS Treatment In Mice

May 15, 2015

Researchers at the Jacksonville, Florida Mayo Clinic have gained a mouse model for testing potential amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatments. ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease is associated with various behavioral features and neuropathological symptoms as is frontotemporal dementia (FTD); both are caused by a mutation in the C9ORF72 gene. Both result in the death of neurons in the spinal cord and brain, which leads to inability to control muscles, paralysis, and death.

Parkinson’s Drug from NeuroDerm Shows Promise

Jan 05, 2015

NeuroDerm has reportedly found that its new Parkinson's drug could provide an alternative to surgery for patients suffering from the disease.

Stem Cell Breakthrough May be the Cure for Parkinson's

Nov 11, 2014

Stem Cell Breakthrough May be the Cure for Parkinson's