Why does motor neuron disease take so long to diagnose? And can it be treated?
Rugby league player Jai Arrow's recently announced diagnosis of motor neuron disease has again brought this devastating disease to public attention.
May 22, 2026
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Genetic cause identified for one in four MND patients in largest ever rare variant analysis
Project MinE, an international consortium co-founded by researchers at King's College London, has identified new genetic variants that play a role in the development of motor neuron disease (MND). These findings mean that ...
Mar 31, 2026
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New ALS drug stabilizes decline with a trend toward improved strength and mobility for some
Historically, people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experience a relentless decline in neurological function that eventually robs them of the ability to move, speak, eat or breathe. Now, researchers from Washington ...
Dec 23, 2025
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A Pa. woman is receiving a new treatment for a rare form of ALS
On a quiet farm in Erie County, Pennsylvania, 67-year-old Diane Zaczyk used to think nothing of hefting 50-pound sacks of chicken feed onto her shoulder. But not long ago, she found herself struggling to lift the feed bags ...
Sep 1, 2025
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There is no known cure for ALS, but medical tourism exploits desperation for profit
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurological disorder of unknown cause, in which motor nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord that transmit signals to muscles progressively degenerate. This weakens ...
Jul 22, 2025
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What you should know about ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, based on the iconic 1930s New York Yankee baseball player—is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects thousands of Americans every year. ALS remains ...
May 5, 2025
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Study of familial ALS in Egypt reveals that genetic variations may contribute to disease progression
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and eventually death. While significant strides have ...
Feb 18, 2025
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Epigenomic analysis sheds light on risk factors for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
For most patients, it's unknown exactly what causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons that impairs muscle control and eventually leads to death.
May 2, 2024
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US company withdraws ALS drug after it fails in trial
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced Thursday it was withdrawing its approved treatment against the deadly neurodegenerative disease ALS after clinical data found no evidence the drug worked.
Apr 4, 2024
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EU watchdog gives new ALS treatment thumbs up
Europe's medicines watchdog gave the green light Friday to a new treatment for a rare form of the neurodegenerative disease ALS, saying it should reduce the symptoms of the deadly illness.
Feb 23, 2024
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