November 2016

Physical and cognitive fitness may affect ALS risk

Physical fitness, body mass index (BMI), IQ, and stress resilience in young adulthood may have effects on the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, new research suggests. New research suggests that physical ...

Delineating Swallowing Impairment and Decline in ALS

Condition:   Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Interventions:   Procedure: Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS);   Procedure: High Resolution Manometry;   Other: DIGEST;   Other: Penetration Aspiration Scale;   Other: Normalized Residue Ratio Scale;   Device: Voluntary Peak Cough Flow Testing;   Device: Iowa Oral Performance Instrument;   Device: Lingual Electrical Impedance Myography;   Drug: Capsaicin Challenge;   Device: Pulmonary Function Testing;   Other: Eating Assessment Tool 10;   Other: The Center for Neurologic Study Bulbar Function Scale

Terminally ill patients campaign for 'right to try' treatments

Perrault was diagnosed in 2014 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease ... The provider of the treatment with be a hospital or research institution that is investigating a treatment or cure and there would be no liability ...

Fruits and Veggies May Slow ALS Progress

Source: Columbia University. A diet rich in antioxidants and carotenoids is linked with better outcomes for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. New research at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health reveals that foods like fruits ...

Fruits and vegetables may slow amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Credit: Frank Gaillard/Wikipedia New research at Columbia University's Mailman School ... nutrients and carotenoids are associated with better function in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients around the time of diagnosis. This is among the first ...

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