Tag: ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Respiratory Muscle Strength Can Predict Survival in ALS
Twitch trans-diaphragmatic pressure is most powerful biomarker for mortality stratification
Fully Implanted Brain-Computer Interface Shows Promise in ALS
Signals sent to hand emerge as typed message on a tablet computer, researchers report
Antioxidant, Carotene Intake Tied to Increased Function in ALS
Higher intake of antioxidants, carotenes from vegetables tied to better ALS functional rating score
‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ Led to Significant ALS Gene Discovery
Money raised during the campaign helped scientists ID gene linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Spinal Cord Transplant of Neural Stem Cells Can Be Safe in ALS
But further research needed to see if intraspinal injections would provide any benefit
Pesticides May Raise Risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
One toxin in particular was tied to six-fold higher odds of developing ALS
High Energy Intake, Low BMI Linked to Increased Risk for ALS
High premorbid dietary intake, including high fat, but low BMI, suggest altered energy metabolism
Formaldehyde Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS in Men
Previous animal research has shown link between chemical and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Vitamin D Shows Negative Association With ALS Progression
Mechanisms underlying the relationship between vitamin D and ALS still unknown
T2DM May Help Protect Against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Study suggests a potential link, but researchers can't explain it
