What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?
Eric Dane, known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria," died this week from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at age 53.
Feb 20, 2026
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Spinal Cord Diseases
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New Zealand faces severe shortage of neurologists, study finds
New Zealand does not have enough neurologists to keep up with the increase in demand for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and stroke, research from the University of ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Researchers develop RNA-activated implant to stimulate nerve regrowth after spinal cord injury
Researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have developed a novel implant that delivers tiny growth-promoting particles directly to injured nerve cells, helping them to regrow after spinal cord injury. ...
Feb 18, 2026
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Malawi vaccinates a new generation of children against polio, which still hasn't been eradicated
In a classroom in southern Malawi, children sit in rows on the floor as a health worker moves among them administering an oral vaccine that protects against polio.
Feb 13, 2026
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False alarm in newborn screening: How zebrafish can prevent unnecessary spinal muscular atrophy therapies
A positive newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is currently considered a medical emergency. Without early treatment, severe disability or death in infancy are likely. However, research findings from Germany ...
Feb 13, 2026
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AI model may predict when MND patients need feeding tubes within months
A new AI tool that accurately predicts the need for a feeding tube could transform patient care and improve quality of life for people living with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). The new tool, developed by a team at the University ...
Feb 12, 2026
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'Dancing molecules' paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoids
Northwestern University scientists have developed the most advanced organoid model for human spinal cord injury to date. In a new study, the research team used lab-grown human spinal cord organoids—miniature organs derived ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Engineered immune cells help reduce toxic proteins in the brain
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy that leverages the immune system to combat diseases, is a powerful treatment option for certain cancers. The treatment relies on genetically modified ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Gut-brain discovery identifies harmful bacterial sugar as potential therapeutic target for ALS and dementia
A significant discovery by Case Western Reserve University researchers could change how doctors treat two of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases. The team identified a link between gut bacteria and the deterioration ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Computational models predict neural activity for re-establishing connectivity after stroke or injury
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) School of Engineering have developed a novel reinforcement learning–based generative model to predict neural signals, creating an artificial information ...
Feb 3, 2026
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