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March 2006

Toxic Mechanism in ALS discovered

Exactly how ALS - Lou Gehrig's disease - damages motor neurons is one of medical science's lingering mysteries. At least six mishaps within cells appear to contribute to the death of the nerves that enable muscle movement, but nothing stands out as the key problem.

Common Anticonvulsant Research - May Benefit ALS Patients

Researchers have found that a common anticonvulsant drug helps slow the progression of dementia. This research may have positive results for people affect by ALS.

Slow the progression of ALS

There might be hope for people affected with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) because of two well studied drugs, thalidomide and its derivative lenalidomide.

Phase II arimoclomol - Treatment of ALS

Phase II clinical trial of a molecule drug candidate arimoclomol for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Libertarian Advocate and Author Harry Browne Passes Away

Harry Browne (born June 17, 1933), author and long-time spokesman for libertarian causes, died March 1st, 2006 of Lou Gehrig's disease. Harry Browne was a supporter of the Libertarian Party and the DownsizeDC Foundation.

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