Concussions might be early warning sign for ALS, study argues
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have been considered a potential cause of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Disease or Syndrome: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Medical news and research articles
Designing brain–computer interfaces is now easier than building with LEGO
Imagine being able to compose an email or steer a wheelchair directly with your thoughts. For millions of people living with neurological disorders such as ALS, this possibility could be life-changing. Their ability to think ...
ALS appears to be an autoimmune disease as immune cells attack nervous system proteins
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 exact cause of ALS has long ...
Oct 1, 2025
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Residential sulfur dioxide exposure linked to higher odds of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis onset
Université de Sherbrooke and Canadian collaborators report an association between long-term residential sulfur dioxide exposure and higher odds of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) onset.
AI and optogenetics enable precise Parkinson's diagnosis and treatment in mice
Globally recognized figures Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox have long suffered from Parkinson's disease. The disease presents a complex set of motor symptoms, including tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. ...
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Drug used for motor neuron diseases holds promise for spinal cord injury, finds study
A drug called riluzole, commonly used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron diseases, could also assist in recovery from spinal cord injuries, according to research from the University of Toronto's ...
Sep 16, 2025
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New diagnostic code for Gulf War illness marks major step forward for veteran care and research
Gulf War illness (GWI), the chronic, debilitating condition linked to military service in the 1990-1991 Gulf War, will receive a dedicated diagnostic code in the October 2025 release of the International Classification of ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Why a promising ALS drug failed—despite hitting its target
A new Emory University study, led by the Emory ALS Center and the Center for Neurodegenerative Disease at Emory's Goizueta Brain Health Institute, sheds light on why a once-promising experimental medication for amyotrophic ...
Sep 9, 2025
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How DNA damage can lead to motor neuron disease
Researchers at the University of Bath have discovered how DNA damage caused by a faulty DNA protection and repair system can lead to neurodegenerative disorders such as motor neuron disease (MND).
Sep 8, 2025
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Single hair strand could provide biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shown for the first time that a single strand of hair can reveal unique elemental patterns that distinguish people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) from ...
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