In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Tel Aviv University, leading a large-scale international team of scientists, say they have identified an RNA molecule that can stop the nerve cell damage that ...
Evidence is emerging that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may have an autoimmune component — a finding that, if confirmed, could shape the development of new therapies and prognostic tools.
High levels of SO2 can be made from burning coal or diesel-operated equipment. A major pollutant from mining fossil fuels has been linked to an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), ...
After six seasons starring as the sexy doctor known as “McSteamy” on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Eric Dane has received all kinds of feedback from fans. But his favorite is the comment he hears regularly: “I ...
Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. Researchers have found that patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have ...
Around 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year. About half of patients die within 14 to 18 months of being diagnosed, usually due to breathing failure. The ...
Eric Dane is out there fighting for others after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in April. The “Euphoria” star traveled to Washington, DC, this week before the government shutdown ...
Eric Dane advocated for a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) as the progression of his symptoms was on full display in a campaign video. After the “Euphoria” actor missed the planned “Grey’s ...
A simple non-invasive hair-based test could one day help with early diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—improving patient care and potentially extending survival. This is the hope of ...
Dr. Rakesh Parekh was in his mid-40s when he first noticed something was wrong: During his workouts, his left arm was weaker and struggled to keep up. Initially, Parekh, an emergency medicine doctor ...
In the early summer of 2020, Eric Brunner tripped over his feet during a run, but didn't think much of it. The Philadelphia dad and artist, now 38, assumed he was clumsy because he was tired from ...
Vicky Myrick was recently diagnosed with ALS— amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. She is examined by her doctor, Richard Bedlack, at the Duke ALS Clinic. Her husband, Colon Myrick, and sister, Sherry ...