New ALS drug stabilizes decline with a trend toward improved strength and mobility for some

Historically, people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experience a relentless decline in neurological function that ...
The Times of Israel

In world first, Israeli scientists use RNA-based gene therapy to stop ALS deterioration

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Tel Aviv University, leading a large-scale international team of scientists, say they have identified an RNA molecule that can stop the nerve cell damage that ...
Newsweek

Map Shows States With Highest ALS Rates—Study Has ‘Surprising’ Hypothesis

People in certain states in America appear to be more likely than others to develop devastating neurological diseases, a new study has indicated. Lou Gehrig's disease—also known as amyotrophic lateral ...
Electronic Design

Qualcomm’s Acquisition of Arduino Creates a New Vibe—AI and Signal Processing on the UNO Q

Arduino is being acquired by Qualcomm subject to regulatory approval for an undisclosed sum. Qualcomm Arduino introduces a new UNO form factor board, the Arduino UNO Q, which features both a STM32 MCU ...
USA Today

Eric Dane reveals fall due to ALS made him miss Emmys

Eric Dane is opening up about his ongoing battle with ALS. The "Grey's Anatomy" star, who revealed he was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disease in April 2024, told the Washington Post ...
The Washington Post

A ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ heartthrob confronts ALS — and hopes to help others

After six seasons starring as the sexy doctor known as “McSteamy” on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Eric Dane has received all kinds of feedback from fans. But his favorite is the comment he hears regularly: “I ...
USA Today

Eric Dane vows to fight ALS battle 'until the last breath' for his daughters

"Grey's Anatomy" alum Eric Dane is a true fighter. "I want to ring every bell," Dane said. "I have two daughters at home. I want to see them graduate college, get married, maybe even have grandkids.
STAT

Autoimmune responses found in ALS, pointing to a new way to view the deadly disease

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. Researchers have found that patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have ...
Medical Xpress

ALS appears to be an autoimmune disease as immune cells attack nervous system proteins

Around 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year. About half of patients die within 14 to 18 months of being diagnosed, usually due to breathing failure. The ...
CNN

Eric Dane says he’ll fight ALS ‘to the last breath’, advocates in DC for further research and assistance

Eric Dane is out there fighting for others after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in April. The “Euphoria” star traveled to Washington, DC, this week before the government shutdown ...
People

Mass. Woman with ALS Writes Her Own Obituary: ‘Looks Like I'm Dead’

“My advice is to say ‘yes’ to the party, the trip, the adventure - and while you are there, please raise a glass and ‘Cheers’ for me!” wrote Linda Brossi Murphy McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral ...
Us Weekly

Eric Dane Speaks in 1st Video About ALS, Shows Quick Progression of His Disease

Eric Dane is opening up and being completely vulnerable with fans in his first video addressing his ALS diagnosis and a new campaign to help find a cure to end the disease. “I’m Eric. An actor, a ...