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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)

study uncovers potential new way to reverse nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, other neurological diseases
new breakthrough study looks to change the way ms and other neurological diseases are treated by reversing nerve fibre damage.
angelica bottaro
multiple sclerosis
jul 5 2024
new study finds a way to reverse damage in ms, opening the door to new viable therapies.

leaders in health: dr. michael strong and the 30-year pursuit of a cure for als
dr. strong has spent 30 years trying to find a new way to treat als, and a recent breakthrough discovery shows that the last three decades have not been in vain.
angelica bottaro
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
jun 24 2024
dr. michael strong is the only canadian to ever win both the sheila essay award and the forbes norris award for als research.

als treatment breakthrough 30 years in the making
a new study surrounding als and proteins is paving the way for viable treatments, and potentially, a cure.
angelica bottaro
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
may 14 2024
the goal of dr. michael strong and the team at western university is to translate the results of their innovative als research into human trials in the next five years.

als advocate inspires generous donation to research, excellence award
the olivier goy rising star trainee award in als research supports the important work of young neuroscientists.
brain canada
brain canada foundation
apr 17 2024
at 50, olivier goy is a knight in the national order of merit, a knight in the legion of honour and an ambassador for the paris brain institute.

diagnosed with als: managing stages, treatments and support
finding reliable information, knowing where to go, who to talk to, what supports and treatments are available, and what research is being conducted for als can be overwhelming.
robin roberts
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
oct 25 2023
there is no cure for als, and current treatments focus on symptom relief and, in some cases, slow progression in the early stages. 

what it feels like: 'i'm happy to stand up and shout' about als
dave dodds knew little about als before he was diagnosed. “a few years ago we all dumped a bucket of ice on our heads for it.”
robin roberts
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
oct 18 2023
dave dodds, left, has discussed his als diagnosis with his wife tracey, right, but has yet to have an in-depth conversation about it with his kids. 

how i care for als: 'we have learned to be better at accepting help from others'
michael fairweather was planning to enjoy a carefree retirement — and then his wife, mary jo, got als.
robin roberts
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
oct 9 2023
michael fairweather says his wife mary jo, who lives with als, keeps her spirits up by watching funny videos or comedy shows.

how i care for als: a lonely journey through anticipatory grief
anticipatory grief is the experience of the emotions associated with grief before an expected loss happens. for jennifer hutton, it's an unshakeable reality.
andrew robichaud
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
sep 25 2023
jennifer and don hutton kept their promise to each other to move to nova scotia, and have since fallen in love with hiking throughout the province.
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study uncovers potential new way to reverse nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, other neurological diseases
new breakthrough study looks to change the way ms and other neurological diseases are treated by reversing nerve fibre damage.
angelica bottaro
multiple sclerosis
jul 5 2024
new study finds a way to reverse damage in ms, opening the door to new viable therapies.

leaders in health: dr. michael strong and the 30-year pursuit of a cure for als
dr. strong has spent 30 years trying to find a new way to treat als, and a recent breakthrough discovery shows that the last three decades have not been in vain.
angelica bottaro
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
jun 24 2024
dr. michael strong is the only canadian to ever win both the sheila essay award and the forbes norris award for als research.

als treatment breakthrough 30 years in the making
a new study surrounding als and proteins is paving the way for viable treatments, and potentially, a cure.
angelica bottaro
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
may 14 2024
the goal of dr. michael strong and the team at western university is to translate the results of their innovative als research into human trials in the next five years.

als advocate inspires generous donation to research, excellence award
the olivier goy rising star trainee award in als research supports the important work of young neuroscientists.
brain canada
brain canada foundation
apr 17 2024
at 50, olivier goy is a knight in the national order of merit, a knight in the legion of honour and an ambassador for the paris brain institute.
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diagnosed with als: managing stages, treatments and support
finding reliable information, knowing where to go, who to talk to, what supports and treatments are available, and what research is being conducted for als can be overwhelming.
robin roberts
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
oct 25 2023
there is no cure for als, and current treatments focus on symptom relief and, in some cases, slow progression in the early stages. 

what it feels like: 'i'm happy to stand up and shout' about als
dave dodds knew little about als before he was diagnosed. “a few years ago we all dumped a bucket of ice on our heads for it.”
robin roberts
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
oct 18 2023
dave dodds, left, has discussed his als diagnosis with his wife tracey, right, but has yet to have an in-depth conversation about it with his kids. 

how i care for als: 'we have learned to be better at accepting help from others'
michael fairweather was planning to enjoy a carefree retirement — and then his wife, mary jo, got als.
robin roberts
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
oct 9 2023
michael fairweather says his wife mary jo, who lives with als, keeps her spirits up by watching funny videos or comedy shows.

how i care for als: a lonely journey through anticipatory grief
anticipatory grief is the experience of the emotions associated with grief before an expected loss happens. for jennifer hutton, it's an unshakeable reality.
andrew robichaud
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
sep 25 2023
jennifer and don hutton kept their promise to each other to move to nova scotia, and have since fallen in love with hiking throughout the province.
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