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FDA Fast-Tracks New ALS Treatment for Genetic Cases
Health & WellnessMay 28

FDA Fast-Tracks New ALS Treatment for Genetic Cases

A newly approved ALS treatment can now target specific genetic causes of the disease, offering hope to patients with Lou Gehrig's disease. The FDA fast-tracked the therapy, marking a significant breakthrough in personalized medicine for neurological conditions.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
New ALS Treatment Shows Promise in Philadelphia Trials
Health & Wellness4h ago

New ALS Treatment Shows Promise in Philadelphia Trials

An experimental therapy targeting the immune system could slow ALS progression for thousands of patients. Temple Health researchers are testing Coya 302, offering new hope beyond current limited treatments.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Belgian Scientists Find New Hope for ALS Treatment
Health & WellnessJan 20

Belgian Scientists Find New Hope for ALS Treatment

Researchers in Belgium discovered how a common molecule called spermidine can restore damaged neurons in ALS, offering fresh hope for treating this devastating disease. The breakthrough could guide the development of new therapies for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Medical Xpress2 min read
New ALS Drug Begins Global Testing to Restore Nerve Function
Health & WellnessJun 29

New ALS Drug Begins Global Testing to Restore Nerve Function

A promising new treatment for ALS has entered human trials across multiple countries, offering hope to patients by targeting a protein crucial for nerve-muscle communication. The therapy aims to restore function in most ALS patients through a novel genetic approach.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
New ALS Treatment Crosses Brain Barrier in Mice Study
InnovationFeb 27

New ALS Treatment Crosses Brain Barrier in Mice Study

A University of Missouri researcher found a way to deliver healing molecules past the brain's protective barrier, improving ALS symptoms in mice. The breakthrough could lead to human trials that might one day prevent the disease before symptoms start.

Medical Xpress3 min read
New ALS Drug Extends Survival in Groundbreaking Trial
Health & WellnessMar 25

New ALS Drug Extends Survival in Groundbreaking Trial

A new treatment for ALS significantly extended patient survival and delayed the need for breathing support in a Phase 2 trial, offering rare evidence of disease modification. AP-101 works by clearing toxic protein clumps that damage nerve cells in people with the fatal disease.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
VCU Health Doctors See More Hope Than Ever for ALS Cure
Health & WellnessFeb 25

VCU Health Doctors See More Hope Than Ever for ALS Cure

After decades of slow progress, ALS researchers at VCU Health say they're more optimistic about finding a cure than at any point in history. The Richmond team is combining new FDA-approved treatments with cutting-edge research to extend lives and find solutions.

Google News - Disease Cure2 min read
Scientist May Beat ALS That Killed His Mom and Sisters
Community HeroesApr 5

Scientist May Beat ALS That Killed His Mom and Sisters

Jeff Vierstra lost his mother and two sisters to a deadly genetic disease, but an experimental treatment may be preventing him from developing ALS for the first time in his family's history. After three years of spinal infusions targeting his mutated gene, the 41-year-old shows no signs of the disease.

Google News - Health2 min read
New ALS Drug Slows Disease Progression by 29%
Health & WellnessMay 29

New ALS Drug Slows Disease Progression by 29%

A breakthrough drug called AMX0035 is giving hope to 35,000 Americans living with ALS by significantly slowing the disease's progression. Research advances at Columbia's ALS Center are helping patients live longer with better quality of life. ##

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
ALS Therapy Nears Canadian Approval Filing in December
Health & Wellness1d ago

ALS Therapy Nears Canadian Approval Filing in December

A promising oral therapy for ALS is moving toward Canadian approval after the company received regulatory clearance to file by December. Clinical trial data showed the treatment may extend survival by nearly 15 months when started early.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Congress Approves Historic $315M for ALS Research
Health & WellnessFeb 23

Congress Approves Historic $315M for ALS Research

The U.S. just approved the largest federal ALS research budget in history at $315 million. New treatments targeting the disease's root causes are showing real promise for the first time.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Michigan Lab Develops New Gene Therapy to Target ALS
Health & WellnessMay 27

Michigan Lab Develops New Gene Therapy to Target ALS

Scientists in West Michigan are creating breakthrough treatments that attack the root causes of ALS rather than just managing symptoms. Their work focuses on fixing the genetic mutations that trigger this devastating disease.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Harvard Scientists Grow Brain Cells That Could Treat ALS
InnovationJan 28

Harvard Scientists Grow Brain Cells That Could Treat ALS

Researchers have successfully grown specialized brain cells that die in ALS and get damaged in spinal injuries, opening new doors for treatment. For the first time, scientists can reliably create these rare corticospinal neurons in the lab.

Medical Xpress3 min read
AI Model Helps Scientists Predict ALS Progression Patterns
InnovationJan 20

AI Model Helps Scientists Predict ALS Progression Patterns

Researchers developed an AI model that predicts how ALS affects the nervous system, potentially reducing the need for animal testing while speeding up treatment discoveries. The breakthrough combines computer simulations with real-world biology to guide more precise research.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Stanford Team Gets $13M to Crack ALS With AI
Health & WellnessJun 4

Stanford Team Gets $13M to Crack ALS With AI

Scientists at Stanford just received $13 million to use cutting-edge artificial intelligence to uncover the hidden genetic causes of ALS, a devastating disease that currently has no cure. They've already discovered one new gene and hope to find many more targets for future treatments.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
New ALS Drug Trial Offers Hope for Early Patients
Health & WellnessApr 4

New ALS Drug Trial Offers Hope for Early Patients

A promising ALS treatment has enrolled its first patient in a major clinical trial that could slow disease progression. The drug showed encouraging results in early-stage patients during previous testing.

Fox News Health3 min read
New ALS Drug Trial Launches After Promising Early Results
Health & WellnessApr 4

New ALS Drug Trial Launches After Promising Early Results

A groundbreaking ALS treatment has enrolled its first patient in a major clinical trial that could help slow disease progression in early-stage patients. The study follows encouraging results showing the drug helped preserve speech and breathing function in rapid-decline patients.

Google News - Health Breakthrough2 min read
Mayo Clinic Brings New Hope to ALS and Dementia Patients
VideosApr 27

Mayo Clinic Brings New Hope to ALS and Dementia Patients

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are turning groundbreaking genetic discoveries into real treatments for ALS and dementia patients. New diagnostic tools, AI-powered voice technology, and targeted therapies are giving families fresh reasons for hope.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery3 min read
NFL Star Chris Johnson Fights ALS, Joins Clinical Trial
Community HeroesJun 30

NFL Star Chris Johnson Fights ALS, Joins Clinical Trial

Former NFL running back Chris Johnson, diagnosed with ALS at 39, is defying his initial prognosis through experimental treatments and clinical trials. His courage and determination to fight the disease are helping advance research that could benefit thousands.

Google News - Sports2 min read
ALS Drug Reverses Symptoms in Patients for First Time
Health & WellnessMay 7

ALS Drug Reverses Symptoms in Patients for First Time

Amanda Sifford's lung capacity dropped to 48 percent before she received tofersen, a new drug that stopped her ALS decline and reversed her symptoms. Nearly 20 percent of patients in a three-year study showed improvement in breathing, strength, and function.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read

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