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By combining BCI and other assistive technologies, the researchers have developed an application so a user can remotely control a robot with telepresence features. They can manoeuvre the robot around the house, perform different actions and even communicate with people, all while remaining in bed. Similar technology also enables the user to operate an avatar in a virtual reality environment, either to train them to control a wheelchair or robot in a real environment, or for social interaction. 
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Researchers at the University of Miami have discovered high concentrations of β-N-Methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) in shark fins, a neurotoxin linked to neurodegenerative diseases in humans including Alzheimer’s and Lou Gehrig disease (also known as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS).
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For the last 30 years, Northwestern's Dr. Teepu Siddique has dedicated himself to researching the disease and working with patients with Amyotrophic Lateral ...
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*A Fathers Heartbreaking Battle* Scott Sullivan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease|ALS at age 39.
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Muhammad Ali is in the fight of his life against Parkinson's disease. Can new research keep other professional boxers from suffering the same neurological fate?
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Recruitment of patients to fill clinical trials is a time consuming and project-limiting task required for the completion of a medical study. With advances in information technology being made across all areas of health care-from business practices in the C-suite to patient safety at the bed side, it would be logical to apply similar advances to the clinical trial process.
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Your smartphone or tablet may not seem like the go-to resource for caregiving assistance, but there are some apps that may help you take care of an elderly or disabled loved one. Here's a list of 12 apps for caregivers.
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A French court on Monday declared U.S. biotech giant Monsanto(MON.N) guilty of chemical poisoning of a French farmer, a judgment that could lend weight to other health claims against pesticides.
The social security's farming branch this year is due to add Parkinson's disease to its list of conditions related to pesticide use after already recognizing some cases of blood cancers and bladder and respiratory problems.
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Steve Gleason received an honor specially brewed just for him. Thursday night at the Hyatt Hotel, Abita Beer released a special brew as a tribute to the former Saint. It started as a Facebook contest, and the name selected as the winning label: Saint Gleason Imperial Red Ale. The ladies who suggested the winning name dinned as special guests of the Gleason family at Thursday night's event. Abita Beer will donate 25 cents from the sale of each pint of beer to the Gleason Family Trust. [T.E.A.M.-Together Everyone Accomplishes More!]
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Our genes carry unbelievable information of our past and how does this genetic information affect our present is revealed in this film.The only way forward is to look into the past.
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Medicare Eligibility Guidance For Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Superbowl Pre-Game Show|Feb. 5, 2012
Steve Gleason is Elevating his mission to raise ALS AWARENESS and the Determination of living with ALS.
[T.E.A.M.-Together Everyone Accomplishes More!]
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CBS News video: One doctor's experience with ALS: His own -2|5|2012
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease - is a rare but terrible disease. So what are the odds that one of our country's leading authorities on ALS would be struck down by it himself? John Blackstone has a follow-up to the visit he paid to a very brave and very determined physician.
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Several neurodegenerative diseases - including Alzheimer's and ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) - are caused when the body's own proteins fold incorrectly, recruit and convert healthy proteins to the misfolded form, and aggregate in large clumps that gum up the works of the nervous system.
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Legendary Boxer Encourages Those with Parkinson's Disease To Join Research Efforts
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A former pastor, onetime Christian Right operative and an icon among religious leaders, Dobson has Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. When he was diagnosed, doctors gave him 3 to 5 years to live.
That was 11 years ago.
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“Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around.”..........Thoreau
There was a time when Karen Duffy and her family did not know a single person
living with ALS. Their only connection to the disease (commonly referred to
as “Lou Gehrig’s) was a NBC television spot that featured special education
teacher and “warrior poet”, Jonathan Blais, as he competed in the 2005 World Ironman
At the time, Duffy’s then 12 year old son Brian, a triathlete himself, was powerfully
moved by Blais’ story. In the days and weeks that followed, the young man worked
to convince his mother that the family needed to “do something” to help the cause of
ALS. Eventually, the busy mother of two relented and Brian took up a letter writing
campaign that earned some $2,000. Reflecting on that time, Karen advises people to "listen to your kids"help them act upon their dreams. If something touches your heart, do something about it. This simple wisdom was gained first hand. The Duffy family did do something about it.....................Read their impressive Story!
Join the Duffy Family and the ALS Run for Life 5K|May 5, 2012|Cumming,Georgia
Sign Up or Donate: http://alsrunforlife5k.com/race-details/
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His play inspired New Orleans Saints fans, his life inspires us all. Jennifer Hale tells the story of Steve Gleason & his family like you’ve never experienced.
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Voice For Joanie ( VFJ ) is a group of volunteers providing computer technology and assistance so that people with ALS have a "voice". To date, VFJ has helped 850 PALS.
Ask Shirley Fredlund why what she does is important, and she'll give you a simple task. Sit still for 10 minutes. Don't move a muscle, not even to scratch an itch. Don't speak. Don't smile. Don't laugh.
Don't snap your fingers to get the attention of the people all around you, carrying on as if you don't exist. But you can blink your eyes. That is all a person with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, can do.
"After a while, it starts to hit home," said Fredlund of her silent-still exercise. "If a person can't talk, people ignore them."
Voice for Joanie Website: http://www.voiceforjoanie.org/index.htm
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Via Twitter|Steve Gleason
"Where is ur sacred place? Ur free 2B creative, happy, angry, alone, present, insane, weird, normal!" -SG
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Compassionate use is a way for people with life-threatening illnesses to get access to experimental treatments.
In certain situations, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows companies to provide their experimental drugs to people outside of clinical trials. This is referred to as compassionate use. But getting access to not-yet-approved drugs through a compassionate use request can be a long and challenging process.
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What is the NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System (DPS)
The NeuRx DPS® is a groundbreaking neurostimulation technology approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating people with both ALS and other breathing problems
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In our quest to create a world without ALS, The ALS Association believes that people with ALS should have access to effective treatments as quickly as possible. Our primary core value is that people with ALS and their families come first in everything we do. When it comes to advancing therapies for ALS, we work with all stakeholders in an effort to find the best path forward.
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A promising therapeutic strategy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the use of cell-based therapies that can protect motor neurons and thereby retard disease progression. We recently showed that a single large dose (25×106 cells) of mononuclear cells from human umbilical cord blood (MNC hUCB) administered intravenously to pre-symptomatic G93A SOD1 mice is optimal in delaying disease progression and increasing lifespan. However, this single high cell dose is impractical for clinical use. The aim of the present pre-clinical translation study was therefore to evaluate the effects of multiple low dose systemic injections of MNC hUCB cell into G93A SOD1 mice at different disease stages.
