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Raising ALS | Lou Gehrigs Disease & Parkinsons Disease AWARENESS to the NEXT LEVEL!
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Plant extract hope for infant motor neurone therapy
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A film series about hope, featuring the real-life story of Dr. Ed Dobson. Brought to you by Flannel. http://edsstory.com/ Video Link: http://premiere.flannel.org/
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A new study published in the journal The Lancet indicates that high caloric intake is safe and tolerable in people with ALS with a feeding tube. This research sets the stage for a larger trial testing whether high caloric intake can slow progression of the disease. Previous studies involving a mouse model of ALS have shown that high caloric intake is associated with increased survival, and those with ALS who are slightly obese tend to have longer......................................
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FDA Grants “Orphan Drug” Designation for Genervon’s ALS Bio-Drug GM604. Genervon expects to present the analysis of the unblinded re
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Regimen that boosted carbohydrate intake seemed to work best, researchers say, but more study needed
Glenda Schroeder's curator insight,
February 28, 2014 8:54 PM
When David was diagnosed by neurologist at Hopkins they brought the ALS clinic director in and first thing she told us was he needs 3000 to 3500 calories daily. Not as easy as one may think to consume that much, especially if you aren't a big eater to begin with and do not like desserts! I make him 2 shakes a day at about 1100 calories each. I should own stock in Haagan Daz ice cream, it is highest calorie content ice cream.
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Germany's Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry announced Friday that their researchers could uncover an entire network of cellular helpers and thus identify new regulatory mechanisms of the cellular stress response, when a cell is exposed to dangerous environmental conditions.
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Young couple struggling with ALS hopes documentary will teach life lessons "You don't leave them because something hard happens"..........Hope Dezember
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The winner will be announced on April 7
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Pitt Scientists Receive $3.5 Million for Brain Research from DSF Charitable Foundation
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Over the past decade, studies of the genetics of Parkinson’s disease have revolutionized the pursuit of a “disease-modifying” treatment — a therapy that can slow or stop the progression of PD.
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Most people diagnosed with the devastating Lou Gehrig's disease will lose their ability to speak. But one man in Washington recorded his own voice onto a machine that will one day talk for him.
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The extremely talented Francis Tsai continues to create amazing art, but instead of using his hands he now paints using his eyes and a Tobii PCEye.
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Researchers have discovered a mechanism that may explain how a recently discovered mutation causes two devastating neurological diseases.
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San Diego (PRWEB) March 06, 2014
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The ALS Association encourages scientific research to find a cure for ALS, heightens awareness of the nature of the disease, stimulates volunteerism and activism, and increases awareness of government leaders to encourage support of research and patient care.
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It's hard to imagine a more devastating diagnosis than ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease. For most people, it means their nervous system is going to.
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Barrow opens one-stop ALS treatment center in Phoenix,A new neuromuscular disorders center at Barrow Neurological Institute provides patients with a one-stop shop for diagnosis, treatment and therapy.
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The disease that carves an insidious path through the brain seems to be doing the same through sports.
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A group of Cougs is working together with Steve Gleason's foundation to improve communication for ALS patients through predictive eye-tracking software for typing and text-to-speech.
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Using Pilates and foundation training to alleviate the respiratory effects of neurogenerative disorders
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A night of high fashion is returning to Sarasota to raise much-needed funds for Parkinson disease programs on the Suncoast. Sarasota-based Neuro Challenge Foundation will host the 5th annual Cause 4 Fashion gala event at Michael’s on East on Thursday, March 20th from 6:30 to 9:30pm. All of the models in the show will be Parkinson patients or their caregivers, family members or friends. Proceeds benefit Parkinson’s disease programs and research in Sarasota & Manatee counties.........
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Eye Gaze technology may provide some people with disabilities with effective access to required communication and computer control functions where other methods prove too difficult or inefficient for them.
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