ALS Patients: Mild Obesity Appears to Improve Survival

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[27/05/2011] Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, may be an exception to the rule that being overweight is a health hazard. ALS Patients: Mild Obesity Appears to Improve Survival - Read more

Gene that Causes some Cases of Familial ALS Discovered

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[17/01/2011] Using a new gene sequencing method, a team of researchers has discovered a gene that appears to cause some instances of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The finding could lead to novel ways to treat the more common form of this fatal neurodegenerative disease.Gene that Causes some Cases of Familial ALS Discovered - Read more

ALS Patients: Unexpected High Quality of Life

[25/06/2008] In spite of the continuously increasing loss of control, studies have shown that many ALS patients are satisfied with their lives. ALS Patients: Unexpected High Quality of Life - Read more

Chemical Exposure May Increase Risk of ALS

[07/05/2008] Preliminary results show that a common environmental chemical may increase the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to research.Chemical Exposure May Increase Risk of ALS - Read more

New Gene Found to Be Involved in ALS

[14/09/2007] A gene that is involved in communication between nerve cells is strongly associated with non-hereditary ALS. New Gene Found to Be Involved in ALS - Read more