Film screening and ALS talk headline USI’s March 29 awareness event

USI hosts Illuminate ALS on March 29 with a film screening, Dr. Richard Bedlack’s presentation, and resources for those affected by ALS.

UAB researchers work to slow, stop ALS as disease draws renewed attention

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are working to better understand ALS and find new ways to slow or stop the disease.

Researchers show retinal images can accurately differentiate ALS and Alzheimer's

A retinal image could help doctors quickly distinguish between similar neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer's disease, and with remarkable accuracy, according to new research ...

Penn medical student with rare genetic form of ALS on mission to develop gene therapy

Yentli Soto Albrecht has a rare genetic form of ALS and is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
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Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis—how the disease slowly destroys the body

Actor Eric Dane, best known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy and HBO’s Euphoria, has died at 53 after battling amyotrophic ...
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Veterans create new South Texas coalition for ALS to raise awareness, money for research

When a local veteran was diagnosed with ALS, he and his friends decided to fight in more ways than one. He helped create a new local coalition focused on the ALS-veteran connection.

Man Says ALS 'Feels Like Dying in Slow Motion,' Pleads for Medical Aid in Dying to Avoid ‘Months of Pure Torture’

Tom Albin, diagnosed with ALS, advocates for access to medical aid in dying, which is unavailable in his home state of ...

Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane’s cause of death aged 53 confirmed as respiratory failure

Eric Dane’s cause of death has been confirmed after the Grey’s Anatomy actor died at 53. Dane died on February 19, his family ...

Novel delivery method bypasses blood-brain barrier to treat ALS symptoms

A researcher at the University of Missouri has made a promising breakthrough in the quest to help people with amyotrophic ...
Canadian Football League

Als sign American receiver Zakhari Franklin

The Montreal Alouettes announced Wednesday that they have signed American wide receiver Zakhari Franklin to a two-year deal.

Meteorologist, 49, Tearfully Reveals ALS Diagnosis on Air After Viewer Questions Her Speech: 'Are You Drunk?'

Jeriann Ritter revealed her ALS diagnosis after viewers noticed changes in her speech and sent messages questioning if she was drunk. The longtime meteorologist, 49, reminded viewers that "you never ...