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Stem cell therapy for ALS still available to patients in Asian nation
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (690+ words) Regulators maintain approval despite treatment failing to meet trial goal Written by Andrea Lobo, PhD | July 24, 2026 A stem cell therapy conditionally approved in South Korea for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will remain available in the Asian nation despite failing…...
Summer brought moments of normalcy while living with ALS
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (295+ words) Our favorite season still reminds me the most of my late husband, Jeff Written by Juliet Taylor | July 24, 2026 The second summer, 2019, was Jeff’s only full summer living with ALS. In June, he could walk very short distances — feet or possibly…...
MDA Engage: Seminar connects neuromuscular community in Hershey
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (934+ words) Penn State Health event offers families practical tools and treatment updates Written by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD | July 24, 2026 The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) brought its Engage Community Seminar to Hershey, Pennsylvania, on July 18, uniting individuals with neuromuscular diseases, caregivers, and medical…...
ALS and wildfire smoke remind me there’s only so much I can control
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (432+ words) In both cases, I simply try to solve whatever problems I can Written by Kristin Neva | July 23, 2026 Last week, the winds shifted, bringing plumes of smoke from wildfires in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and Canada across Lake Superior to Michigan’s Keweenaw…...
Longer NFL careers tied to higher ALS and neurodegenerative death rates
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (610+ words) Study also links speed positions to greater mortality from brain diseases Written by Michela Luciano, PhD | July 23, 2026 Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in…...
Chinese study connects past smoking habits to increased risk for ALS
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (649+ words) Former smokers face higher odds, though total lifetime exposure showed no trend Written by Andrea Lobo, PhD | July 22, 2026 People with a history of smoking may face a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) than non-smokers, according to a…...
Researcher honored for AI brain implant that helps restore speech in ALS
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (398+ words) Experimental interface translates brain signals into spoken language in real time Written by Michela Luciano, PhD | July 21, 2026 An experimental brain-computer interface that helped a man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) communicate again has earned a neuroscientist at the University of…...
Early ALS trial finds therapy well tolerated and lowers disease markers
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (762+ words) Small study found no serious side effects, but clinical benefit remains unproven Written by Marisa Horak, MS | July 20, 2026 RAG-17, an experimental RNA-targeting therapy designed to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) caused by mutations in the SOD1 gene, was generally well tolerated…...
How new gene therapies are transforming genetic testing for ALS
1+ week, 1+ day ago (753+ words) In Canada, approval of targeted treatment has driven broad surge Written by Michela Luciano, PhD | July 17, 2026 The anticipated availability and subsequent approval in Canada of the first gene-targeted therapy for certain people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has transformed how…...
PBS documentary on runner with ALS explores identity, caregiving
1+ week, 2+ day ago (467+ words) Written by Marisa Horak, MS | July 16, 2026 The documentary 'Loving John' is airing on PBS stations. (Image courtesy of Rooy Media) A feature documentary airing on PBS delves into a man’s final years living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), offering an…...