December 2006

Happy Holidays - New Year, New People, New Hope

ALSforums wishes everyone happy holidays and a happy new year. In our inaugural year we've amassed a very friendly community of people that help one another and offer support to new members. We'd like to thank all of our current members, and welcome all new members in 2007 - we eagerly await your visits!

TGen finds new clue to ALS

TGen scientists working with the Muscular Dystrophy Association identified more than fifty genetic abnormalities in people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

San Jose ALS fraud trial against physician

Fraudulent Egg Harbor City doctor, Charlene C. DeMarco, 44, apparently administered stem cell injections to patients, defrauding them of large sums of money.

In addition to defrauding Roger Parker of Simpson, Los Angeles, the doctor asked for the Parker's friends who had ALS to also contact DeMarco.