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Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 09:00
Researchers hope to start testing in patients within five years.
News Topics : Research & Development, Prescription Drugs, Paralysis, Muscle Problems, Brain, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Trio of Gene Variants Discovered That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
Sun Sep 06, 2009, 14:00
Study suggests they're implicated in clearance of amyloid plaque from brain.
News Topics : Genetics, Alzheimer's, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men
Wed Jul 01, 2009, 16:00
Finding shows promise for treating age-related loss of strength, researchers say.
News Topics : Muscular Dystrophy, Exercise: Misc, Aging: Misc, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Finding Raises Hope for Treating ALS
Mon Jun 15, 2009, 12:00
Time between onset and symptoms could be targeted for therapy, study suggests.
News Topics : Research & Development, Paralysis, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Gene Mutation Linked to Inherited ALS
Thu Feb 26, 2009, 14:00
Discovery might one day lead to additional treatments, experts say.
News Topics : Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, DNA, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Dog Ailment, ALS Link Seen
Thu Jan 22, 2009, 17:00
Genetic tie found between Lou Gehrig's disease and canine ailment.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, DNA, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Growth Hormone Won't Fight ALS
Mon Nov 24, 2008, 16:00
Study shows 'disappointing' results against Lou Gehrig's disease.
News Topics : Neurology, Brain, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
Mon Nov 17, 2008, 14:00
Report also cites drug given to U.S. troops to protect them from nerve gas.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Poisons, Nerve Disorders, Insurance: Veterans / CHAMPUS, Immunization, Government, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Cramps: Muscle, Cancer: Misc, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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ALS, Alzheimer's Insights Could Improve Treatment
Mon Oct 20, 2008, 09:00
But each discovery awaits testing in humans, experts note.
News Topics : Research & Development, Neurology, Memory Problems, Brain, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Motor Neurons in ALS Patients
Thu Jul 31, 2008, 14:00
Feat could one day lead to tailor-made cells to treat fatal disease, researchers say.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Research & Development, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Scientists ID 'Jekyll-Hyde' Protein in Lou Gehrig's Disease
Tue Jul 29, 2008, 09:00
Gene mutations cause superoxide dismutase to clump up in motor neurons.
News Topics : Research & Development, Nerve Disorders, Muscle Problems, Genetics, Genetic Disorders, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Geographical Pattern Eyed in 1991 Gulf War Cases of ALS
Fri Jul 25, 2008, 16:00
Environmental link to chemical rockets destroyed at one Iraq site focus of investigations.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Poisons, Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Miscellaneous: Misc, Environment, Demographics, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Formaldehyde Linked to Lou Gehrig's Disease
Wed Apr 16, 2008, 16:00
Workplace exposure might increase risk of fatal neurodegenerative disease, study says.
News Topics : Occupational Health, Environment, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Drug Proves Effective in Slowing Melanomas
Tue Apr 15, 2008, 16:00
Riluzole, used to treat Lou Gehrig's disease, inhibits aggressive growth, study finds.
News Topics : Skin Disorders: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Clinical Trials, Cancer: Skin, Cancer: Misc, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure
Mon Mar 10, 2008, 17:00
Review found vets with the syndrome were more exposed to particular compounds.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Poisons, Nerve Disorders, Insurance: Veterans / CHAMPUS, Immunization, Government, Genetic Disorders, Drugs: Misc, Drug Interactions, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Cramps: Muscle, Cancer: Misc, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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New Gene for Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified
Thu Feb 28, 2008, 14:00
Rare TDP-43 mutations expose potential therapeutic target, experts say
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Surprise in Lab Helps ID Drug to Fight ALS
Thu Jan 24, 2008, 17:00
Study shows apocynin almost doubles life span of mice with inherited Lou Gehrig's disease.
News Topics : Neurology, Drugs: Misc, Brain, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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DNA Fingerprints Predict Brain Disorders
Fri Jan 18, 2008, 16:00
Researchers found certain variations may indicate higher risk of ALS, Parkinson's.
News Topics : Parkinson's, Genetics, Brain, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Cell Protein Might Help Treat ALS
Wed Nov 28, 2007, 09:00
Hsp70 extended the lifespan of mice that had the neurological disease, researchers say.
News Topics : Research & Development, Neurology, Brain, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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Study Shows Antibiotic Harms ALS Patients
Thu Nov 01, 2007, 09:00
Researchers hoped minocycline might have helped those with Lou Gehrig's disease.
News Topics : Research & Development, Nerve Disorders, Brain, Antibiotics, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)