ALS is a neurological disorder that causes muscle weakness and eventual paralysis. The disease is progressive, meaning that symptoms usually worsen over time. However. the rate at which ALS symptoms ...

The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) community is mourning Brooke Eby, an ALS advocate who documented her life with the disease on social media and helped build an online community for people ...

The realization that they were not alone set the tone for MDA Engage: Chicago, a free symposium held Sept. 26 in suburban ...

These types of friends are irreplaceable and more embedded in our lives and hearts than others. Deep friendship requires each friend to call upon the other for help and support, even in the most ...

The Phase 2b/3 trial (NCT04057898) is testing MN-166’s safety and efficacy at slowing disease progression in 234 adults with ALS. After an initial one-year part in which patient ...

The ACT for ALS reauthorization bill successfully passed both the House and Senate. This legislation supports ongoing research into rare neurodegenerative diseases. It is currently awaiting President ...

For people with muscular dystrophy, who may experience problems with muscle strength, endurance, balance, joint stiffness, ...

Voice Back allows people with ALS and other conditions that affect speech communicate in a voice that sounds like their own.

Noninvasive ventilation, cough-assist devices, and breathing exercises are among ways ALS patients can ease breathing issues. Early signs of weakening breathing function can be subtle. Patients should ...

Low muscle mass and sarcopenia were linked to poorer survival in people with ALS. ASMI showed the strongest ability among the ...