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

Medicine & Technology 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.

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.

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.

Depression Increases Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease

May 22, 2015

In a new study, Swedish researchers have found that people with depression were much more likely to develop Parkinson's disease years later. The new study strengthens the already existing theory that depression and Parkinson's are linked.

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.