Over the last five years, Canadian ALS clinics have shifted from offering genetic testing mainly to people with a family ...

A PBS documentary, "Loving John," explores a gay American Samoan man's final years with ALS. It highlights the disease's ...

Although I continue to rely on a rollator to help me walk inside the house and a mobility scooter when I’m out and about, getting the power wheelchair was a strategic, planning-ahead decision. I live ...

Study examines Qalsody safety after approval “This study is the first to systematically conduct a post-marketing [safety] ...

A self-balancing robotic exoskeleton was found safe and feasible for ALS patients with gait impairment. It helps patients practice walking hands-free, improving mobility, posture, and well-being.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurological disease that affects people differently, with ALS prognosis varying considerably from one person to another. The condition gradually ...

ALS is linked to toxic TDP-43 protein clumps. A new strategy targets a specific protein region. A small molecule, XL20, prevents clumping, reducing nerve damage in human cells. XL20 extended survival ...