ALS
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healthBrain Implant Restores Speech for ALS Patient in Historic Clinical Trial
A UC Davis brain-computer interface enables an ALS patient to speak independently at 56 words per minute with 92% accuracy, marking a major neuroprosthetic milestone.
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healthGut Bacteria Glycogen Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases ALS and FTD
New research suggests bacterial sugars from the gut may trigger brain inflammation and neuron death in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
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healthAlberta's MAID Restrictions Spark Concern Among ALS, Parkinson's Advocates
Alberta's proposed Bill 18, limiting Medical Assistance in Dying eligibility, faces strong opposition from patient advocacy groups concerned about progressive neurological conditions.
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sportsCTE Confirmed in Super Bowl Champion Steve McMichael Posthumously
Posthumous diagnosis reveals Stage 3 CTE in Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, highlighting the link between football and degenerative brain diseases.
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healthALS Breakthrough Trial Launches for Pridopidine Drug
Phase 3 PREVAiLS study begins enrollment as pridopidine shows promise for slowing ALS progression in early-stage patients.
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healthEric Dane's ALS Battle Highlights Disease's Rapid, Fatal Progression
The rapid decline of actor Eric Dane from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, brings renewed focus to this devastating neurological condition and the urgent need for research.
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healthEric Dane's Final Months Dedicated to ALS Awareness and Fundraising
Actor Eric Dane, known for 'Grey's Anatomy,' spent his last 10 months raising critical funds and awareness for ALS, a rare and incurable neurological disease.
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healthALS: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of a Devastating Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease impacting nerve cells. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and available treatments.