@alsnewstoday.bsky.socialResearchers found that noninvasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord improved motor function in two mouse models of ALS. In one model, the treatment also reduced the buildup of TDP-43: https://bit.ly/4i1y3Fa
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Columnist Juliet Taylor visits the site of a bombing where her late husband was a first responder, prompting reflection on his life with ALS.
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A wearable robotic leg device called the Hybrid Assistive Limb can improve walking ability in people with ALS, a study from Japan shows.
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Measuring levels in tear samples of a family of proteins linked to neuroinflammation may help in diagnosing ALS, a new study reports.
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As a caregiver, columnist Kristin Neva says she often feels powerless to change things, which is why she'll gladly take even small wins.
@alsnewstoday.bsky.socialKiersten, who lives with FA, shares a reminder about continuing to embrace life while navigating the challenges of disability.
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Ahead of MDA Engage: Dallas, keynote speaker Lily Sander discusses belonging, resilience, and the power of community and connection.
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Specialized care was linked to longer survival in people with ALS, with the strongest benefit seen in those with limb-onset disease.
@alsnewstoday.bsky.socialWhen Riya Jain’s grandmother lost her ability to speak due to ALS, the communication tools available to her didn’t sound like her own voice: https://bit.ly/4zxKpvP
@alsnewstoday.bsky.socialArtificial intelligence may offer a new way to identify genetic risk factors.
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An AI model can distinguish people with ALS from unaffected individuals, with a high predictive performance, according to a study.
@alsnewstoday.bsky.socialThis Halloween season, we’re creating space for our community to share experiences and connect with others who understand.
We’re introducing “Scary Things We Face Anyway.”
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@alsnewstoday.bsky.socialAs her husband Todd’s condition progresses, Kristin describes the difficult balance between grieving experiences they can no longer share and appreciating the moments still ahead: https://bit.ly/3TRiCHA
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Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can reduce the buildup of toxic TDP-43 protein clumps in a mouse model of ALS, per a study.
@alsnewstoday.bsky.socialLou Morentin’s story raises an important conversation for World Mental Health Day.
His column is a deeply personal account of fatherhood, caregiving, loss, and finding ways to move forward while carrying grief: https://bit.ly/4B05GQk
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An experimental treatment for ALS caused by mutations in a specific gene called CHCHD10 showed promise in one person, a study reports.
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A team of U.S. scientists says measuring blood levels of toxic TDP-43 protein may help diagnose ALS, speeding what's now a lengthy process.
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Columnist Kristin Neva shares how her husband, Todd, seems to emotionally focus less on ALS and being paralyzed than he previously did.
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Disease history was linked to higher ALS risk, while better cardiovascular health was associated with lower risk in a large UK study.
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We are all adapting to modern life, writes columnist Dagmar Munn, who says changes made to navigate ALS sometimes mirror cultural shifts.