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WEB5 days ago · Higher risk of ALS found with rare gene variants tied to Parkinson’s. Certain rare genetic variants associated with Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders may increase, by up to nearly four times, the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a study found.
New Treatment Strategy Offers Hope for Halting ALS Progression
WEBJan 30, 2024 · A major breakthrough in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, can potentially help stop the disease in its tracks in as much as half of the cases in the U.S., a Northeastern University scientist says.
FDA final approval decision on NurOwn for ALS due by year’s end
WEBJun 8, 2023 · A final decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on whether or not to approve NurOwn for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is now expected no later than Dec. 8.
FDA Approves First ALS Treatment Via Accelerated Approval
WEBApr 25, 2023 · ALS Association Funded Antisense Technology Behind Tofersen. Washington, D.C. (April 25. 2023) – The ALS Association commends the FDA for approving tofersen under the agency’s accelerated approval pathway for the treatment of people living with ALS connected to mutations in the SOD1 gene.
Phase 1 clinical trial of experimental ALS therapy ... - ALS News Today
WEBAug 28, 2023 · Akava Therapeutics will soon launch a Phase 1 clinical trial to test AKV9, its investigational therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), in healthy people. The trial follows the clearance of Akava’s investigational new drug (IND) application by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
In reversal, FDA panel votes to recommend experimental ALS drug - NBC News
WEBSep 7, 2022 · A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted Wednesday to recommend an experimental drug for patients with ALS, a reversal from its decision in March and a victory for advocacy groups ...
Hotly anticipated ALS drug could pave way for more brain
WEBApr 17, 2023 · The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to rule soon on the approval of a new drug for a rare form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The hotly anticipated decision is expected to...
New studies point the way to broadly effective treatments for ALS
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · By leveraging a public bioinformatics database to identify how drugs affect the genetic landscape underpinning ALS, the scientists found that suppressing the SYF2 gene would increase the survival...
A “Game-Changer” – Groundbreaking Discovery Paves Way for ALS …
WEBMay 29, 2024 · In a groundbreaking Canadian discovery powered by philanthropy, a team of Western University researchers led by Dr. Michael Strong has uncovered a potential path toward a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis News -- ScienceDaily
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Latest research news on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, including experimental treatments.