It’s well established that some cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are caused by mutations that are inherited from a person’s parents — but a new study shows some cases of sporadic ALS may ...

The study found that about one-third of hospitalized ALS patients experienced difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and these patients had longer hospital stays, higher healthcare costs, and a greater ...

You’d think after nearly 16 years of living with my husband Todd’s ALS, I might want a break from anything related to illness ...

Targeting fat-destroying enzymes may offer new ALS treatment approaches. A protein called UBQLN2 is key for regulating both ...

ALS and improved mobility? Let me explain. First, a little background. About three months ago, I wrote about walking with my ...

However, when adjusting for the presence of other pollutants, higher levels of hexachlorobenzene (HCB) in the blood were ...

Shionogi acquired global rights to Radicava (edaravone) for ALS from Tanabe Pharma. Radicava treats ALS by neutralizing toxic oxygen molecules to slow progression. Shionogi commits to ensuring ...

New rare genetic variants are linked to ALS, expanding understanding of genetic contributors. About a quarter of ALS cases have an identifiable genetic contributor. Findings support broader use of ...

I felt sad about leaving Todd at home, but travel is not enjoyable nor practical for him at this stage of his ALS progression. I needed a break from the demands of being on duty as his caregiver, but ...

ALS Canada now offers free national virtual counseling, support groups, and resources. Caregivers can access up to four free virtual therapy sessions for mental health support.

ALS patients and caregivers prefer care models where multiple specialists are seen during the same visit. They prioritize team-based care and ALS expertise over factors like visit length or cost.

The ALS Association is now throwing its full weight behind the newly reintroduced ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act ( H.R. 8205 ), a bipartisan push to ensure that life-extending programs for people ...