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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Trainer Erminelli succumbs to Lou Gehrig's disease 29 Jan 2006
William Erminelli, who trained horses at Rockingham Park and Tampa Bay Downs, died January 22 from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known ...
- Thoroughbred Times,
ALS Claims Trainer William Erminelli 29 Jan 2006
Bay Downs, died Jan. 22 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 56. Born in Providence ...
- BloodHorse,
Bishop Gadsden expands retirement offerings 29 Jan 2006
...home. Bell, who had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), hired her own personal caregivers and wanted to stay in her apartment. ...
- Charleston Post Courier (subscription),
New assistive technology opens doors Jan 28, 2006
...efficiency. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, attacks the nerves that connect muscles and the brain. ...
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune,
Researchers Discover Gene Connected to Brain Disease Jan 28, 2006
Understanding the mutation will clarify how nerve cells die and may provide insight into other diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrigs ...
- WLNS,
Others in Canada have helped the ill take the final step Jan 28, 2006
12, 1994: Sue Rodriguez, who was terminally ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, died in Vancouver with the help of a ...
- Montreal Gazette,
CytRx to Expand Trial in AML Jan 27, 2006
...its ongoing phase II clinical trial evaluating its investigational drug, arimoclomol, for the treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, otherwise known as ...
- International News Service,
Philosopher’s Café set to ask: do we have the right to death? Jan 26, 2006
Critically ill with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis—more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease—she wished to live as long as she comfortably could, but ...
- Gateway.ualberta.ca,
Amorfix Life Sciences Ltd. reports identification of epitopes on ... Jan 26, 2006
...form, variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), as well as degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release),
CytRx Expands Ongoing Arimoclomol Phase II Trial for ALS Jan 23, 2006
Phase II clinical trial with its orally administered, small molecule product candidate arimoclomol for the treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
First Gulf War still claims lives Jan 15, 2006
Brain cancer deaths, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and fibromyalgia now are recognized by the Defense and Veterans ...
- Seattle Post Intelligencer
Area volunteer opportunities Jan 24, 2006
ALS Association of Indiana -- Provides services for people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease -- and their ...
- Indianapolis Star,
U of MN researchers identify ataxia gene Jan 23, 2006
...internal structure to cells, will clarify how nerve cells die and may provide insight into other diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig ...
- innovations report,
Study Links Alzheimer's Disease to Abnormal Cell Division Jan 23, 2006
This could be a fresh approach to therapy for Alzheimer's and other diseases, including stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [also known as Lou Gehrig's ...
- Kansas City infoZine,
‘Diesel’ savors playoff time Jan 21, 2006
After more than five years of living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, Duranko whispers when he speaks, but ...
- The Tribune-Democrat,
Theratechnologies Notes Passing of Board Member Andre Delambre Jan 13, 2006
Mr. Delambre passed away on January 9, 2006 after a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease). ...
- CCNMatthews (press release),
Man with ALS prepares actor for "ER" guest spot Jan 24, 2006
Woods will play a man living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative, lethal disease best known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. On Dec. ...
- Bakersfield Californian (subscription),
Wellness calendar Jan 24, 2006
31. Make reservations by Friday by calling (800) 777-7775. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at St. ...
- Indianapolis Star,
Let's spend enough money to eliminate Lou Gehrig's disease Jan 22, 2006
Just a couple of weeks ago Kennedy told the faculty, staff and students at William Carey that he was suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - also known ...
- Hattiesburg American,
Some see life-end option as priority Jan 18, 2006
Connie Jurige of Louisville, whose father recently died of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, said she favors allowing each patient to ...
- Louisville Courier-Journal,
Avicena's HD-02 Demonstrates Potential in Treatment of ... Jan 24, 2006
To date, the company has advanced certain compounds for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) into Phase III trials and ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Business briefs Jan 24, 2006
...it plans to offer six months of additional treatment with its arimoclomol drug to patients, now in a study, who have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou ...
- Worcester Telegram (subscription),
Convio Named 'Private Company of the Year' by Austin Business ... Jan 16, 2006
...year by landing the company's 500th customer, The ALS Association, a nonprofit dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Immune cells help to maintain cognition Jan 22, 2006
...debilitating degenerative conditions that can afflict the CNS, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, glaucoma, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and ...
- RxPG NEWS,
A true display of inner strength Jan 12, 2006
Mary Furnari Silvestro was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) in 1997. Mary died last Saturday, but ...
- The Gloucester County Times,
Study: Cognitive decline might be slowed Jan 17, 2006
...conditions that can afflict the central nervous system -- such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, glaucoma, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and the nerve ...
- NewKerala.com,
Actor James Woods to star in `ER` episode Jan 16, 2006
United States (UPI) -- Actor James Woods worked with the ALS Association to prepare for his 'ER' role as a professor with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou ...
- Monsters and Critics.com,
No heaving-to for sailor Jan 14, 2006
...championship. Three-and-a-half years ago, Scandone was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. ...
- Daily Pilot,
CytRx Announces Clinical and Corporate 2006 Milestones Jan 11, 2006
...orphan drug status designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for arimoclomol in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Weizmann Institute of Science says Immune Cells Could Help ... Jan 17, 2006
...new research says that these cells may fight off senile diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, glaucoma, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as ...
- MedIndia,
Mary Sublett advocated for handicapped Jan 18, 2006
Mrs. Sublett died Sunday of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a neurodegenerative disease, at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash. ...
- Cincinnati Enquirer,
Actor James Woods to star in 'ER' episode Jan 19, 2006
Actor James Woods worked with the ALS Association to prepare for his ER role as a professor with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. ...
- Webindia123,
Saturday, January 21 Jan 18, 2006
A benefit concert pays tribute to Ed Harris, a Billings teacher, director, singer and writer who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. ...
- Billings Outpost,
'Every day is a gift' Jan 18, 2006
Mark is one of the estimated 30,000 Americans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a rare condition that slowly destroys the neurons that pass messages between ...
- Arizona Republic,
The ALS Association Awards TREAT ALS Funding to Three Clinical ... Jan 16, 2006
Research Advancing Therapy for ALS, a program that accelerates discovery and testing of clinical candidates for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also called ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
New toxic mechanism in Lou Gehrig's Jan 6, 2006
Jean-Pierre Julien of Quebec's Laval University and colleagues based their work on mouse models of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS -- animals engineered ...
- Webindia123,
Neurotrophic Factors Jan 16, 2006
...for reversing devastating brain disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Lou Gehrig's disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS ...
- Saturday Evening Post,
Escondido ALS patient takes on marathon challenge Jan 14, 2006
More commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that makes even the most basic muscle ...
- North County Times,
Filmmakers focus on family, illness Jan 20, 2006
Jordan was forthright in saying her own mother wouldn't have allowed her and Ascher to film her struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou ...
- Boston Globe,
Yachtsman of the Year, who has ALS, is 'overwhelmed' by his ... Jan 17, 2006
He was still a formidable racer, just not a headliner – until 31/2 years ago when Scandone discovered he was suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. ...
- San Diego Union Tribune,
Where everybody knew his name Jan 17, 2006
Her husband, Ray, the owner and founder of the 9-year-old establishment, died in November after a six-month battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ...
- BurlingtonFreePress.com,
Terminally ill man's abuser gets 24 years Jan 11, 2006
A jury found Irwin guilty in December of abusing Hoopes, who was Irwin's boyfriend and who was diagnosed with ALS — amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a fatal ...
- Youngstown Vindicator,
Bruins alumni benefit game Jan 19, 2006
...will benefit the hockey association and The Angel Fund, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to funding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research at ...
- Marblehead Reporter,
An inspiration and a winner Jan 14, 2006
Mary Yvonne Salem Long of Indian Trail died Dec. 30, more than 28 years after being stricken with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in June 1977. ...
- Charlotte Observer,
MARCIA C. SMITH Jan 17, 2006
Nick was 36 when he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a progressive neuromuscular condition that strikes 5,600 ...
- OCRegister,
Fighting back against ALS Jan 14, 2006
But it's a tragedy when the connection is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - a progressive and incurable neurological disease with an average life ...
- Jerusalem Post,
Longtime librarian loved to entertain Jan 15, 2006
Mrs. Kruszewski died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, after a struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ...
- DetNews.com,
Still rolling Jan 18, 2006
..."It was exhilarating," said Applegate, who struggles with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ...
- San Diego Union Tribune,
Leaving a Legacy Jan 14, 2006
White has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease, which affects her control over her muscles. ...
- Kansas City Star,
TJ Casey hits No. 1 on Jan 18, 2006
...role. Mr. Harris has been diagnosed with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease. For further ...
- Billings Outpost,
The Leader Board: News and Notes Jan 17, 2006
...need an excuse to down a few dogs at the turn, ask your local course if it belongs to the Fairway Franks program to benefit ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ...
- GolfDigest.com
Wellness calendar Jan 17, 2006
Call (317) 356-2342. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St. ...
- Indianapolis Star,
support groups Jan 19, 2006
BANGOR - ALS support group, for those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, 1-3 pm third Thursday, OHI, 25 Freedom Parkway, Hermon. ...
- Bangor Daily News,
Right-to-Die Ruling Brings Bill to Light Jan 19, 2006
Others were infected with HIV/AIDS or diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. ...
- Gilroy Dispatch (subscription),
Health Support Groups Jan 12, 2006
But this ar... AIDS Project Quad Cities Inc. Support groups for persons who are HIV positive. Information: (563) 421-4266. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). ...
- Quad City Times,
Reflect on research for life Jan 9, 2006
...year some 10 million Americans are killed by such diseases as diabetes, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's and ...
- The News Journal,
Area Health Support Groups Jan 4, 2006
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group: 6:30 pm the second Monday of each month at First English Lutheran Church, 2727 National ...
- Palladium-Item,
Bowie Community Calendar Jan 11, 2006
Call 301-809-2326. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) support group will meet from 7 to 9 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 7210 Race Track Road, Bowie. ...
- Business Gazette,
SERVICE NUMBERS: January Dec 31, 2005
Richmond. 780-2250. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) -- Help for caregivers as well as patients.789-1215. ARTS ...
- Richmond Times Dispatch,
Weird weather, recession in cards for 2006 Jan 3, 2006
...valves. * Multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will see breakthroughs, related to the hypothalamus gland. ...
- Winnipeg Free Press (subscription),
Saneron CCEL sets up Indian arm Dec 29, 2005
According to the release, Saneron India will work on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and stroke trial patients. ...
- Sify,
Saneron opens Chennai office Dec 29, 2005
The first trial for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (lou gehrig's disease) is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of potential treatments in order to ...
- Financial Express,
What's Ethical And What Isn't? Jan 9, 2006
...(STEM ), believes that treatments for brain disorders such as Alzheimer's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) could emerge from research ...
- BusinessWeek
Saneron ties-up with LifeCell for stem cell research Dec 30, 2005
The company will focus on trials for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and stroke trial patients, who will initially be treated in India and later on in Taiwan.
- Economic Times,
He’s Navigating Rough Waters Jan 11, 2006
He'll turn 40 on March 4. ALS — the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that killed Gehrig and strikes 5,600 Americans each year — has no cure, and 20% of those ...
- Los Angeles Times,
Small step toward cure Jan 12, 2006
...and medicine is very biological," said Chris Pendergast, a 56-year-old former science teacher in Northport who developed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS ...
- Newsday,
Saneron ties up with Life Cell for stem cell research in India Dec 29, 2005
They would focus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and stroke patients, who will initially be treated in India and later on in Taiwan. ...
- Webindia123,
Saneron CCEL Launches Indian Arm Dec 29, 2005
According to chairman and founder of Saneron CCEL, Dr Paul R. Sanberg, the company will work on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's ...
- EFY Times (press release),
UK Cloning Doctor Wants to Create Human/Rabbit Hybrid Clones Jan 13, 2006
...as head of their new Centre for Regenerative Medicine, is focusing his research on motor neurone diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, (ALS) the ...
- Lifesite,
Ex-Radio Personality Under Scrutiny For Allegedly Faking ALS Jan 7, 2006
In 2001, Kelly said he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALS, a rare disease of the nervous system that causes rapid and irreversible ...
- WAVE,
Year in review Dec 31, 2005
Keith LeClair, forced to resign the head coaching job in June 2002 because he suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, helped christen Clark-LeClair ...
- Greenville Daily Reflector,
CytRx Regains Full Compliance With Nasdaq Listing Requirements Jan 4, 2006
...has initiated a Phase II clinical trial with its lead small molecule product candidate arimoclomol for the treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Central Coast lost many friends in 2005 Dec 31, 2005
South Coast. He had been diagnosed with the disease, known formally as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, approximately 10 years ago. As ...
- Santa Maria Times,
The area's only art house turns 25 Jan 6, 2006
Lamont, 60, was diagnosed in 2001 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive and ultimately fatal neuromuscular disease also known as Lou Gehrig's ...
- The Register-Guard,
Carey president diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease Jan 9, 2006
...has been president of the four-year Baptist school since 1998, told students at a chapel meeting this morning that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS ...
- Hattiesburg American,
Business briefs Jan 12, 2006
...action of genes. CytRx is focused on diabetes, obesity, cytomegalovirus and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
- Worcester Telegram (subscription),
Son documents dad s final days (Dec. 29) Jan 8, 2006
...his last years of life. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis robbed Blank of the ability to move and speak. The affliction also known as ...
- Redlands Daily Facts,
The beloved doctor s battle (Dec. 28) Jan 8, 2006
Every night, weary from another day spent caring for her husband as he battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Sandy Blank goes to the room they once shared to ...
- Redlands Daily Facts,
Human Guinea Pigs? Jan 3, 2006
According to the Scotsman, Wilmut wants to test embryonic stem cells on subjects with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS, (commonly known as Lou Gehrig's ...
- The Weekly Standard
WIRED News Names Cyberkinetics' BrainGate(TM) System as One of '' ... Jan 9, 2006
A second pilot study is currently enrolling individuals with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease) or another motor neuron disease (MND ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
If you're fit, a few extra pounds isn'ta problem Jan 9, 2006
Also, ultra-leanness correlates with increased risk of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and other neurodegenerative diseases. ...
- AZ Central.com,
Ready to rejoin the world Jan 3, 2006
A doctor at the University of Washington did a battery of tests and thought Goodwin had Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ...
- Bainbridge Island Review,
Time for fans to dream Jan 4, 2006
Lou Gehrig, the New York Yankees baseball player whose career and life were cut short because of a disease that bears his name – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ...
- Brighton Standard-Blade,
Beyond the reach of hands--a potter's plight Jan 5, 2006
...a philosophy that he and his wife and fellow potter, Trista Chapman, hope to apply to his recent diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ...
- The Free Lance-Star,
Support group helps ALS patients, caregivers Jan 5, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS -- The ALS Association of Indiana offers a monthly support group for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often called Lou Gehrig's disease ...
- Topics.com,
Allergan Launches BOTOX(R) Global Newsbureau Web Site Jan 6, 2006
Individuals with peripheral motor neuropathic diseases (eg, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or motor neuropathy) or neuromuscular junctional disorders (eg ...
- Drug Newswire (press release),
Shaler neighbors fix meals for family struggling with Lou Gehrig's ... Jan 5, 2006
Mrs. Zydel has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. The baseball great was the disease's most famous victim. ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
ICE Study: New Neurons Take Baby Steps in the Adult Brain Jan 9, 2006
...that die in Parkinson's disease, muscle-controlling nerves that succumb in diseases like muscular dystrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or nerves that ...
- Johns Hopkins Gazette,
Dorothy Mauro, devout Catholic Jan 9, 2006
...her. Mauro died Dec. 31 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. She was 66. ``My ...
- San Jose Mercury News,
Mayor's Order Enters Officer With ALS In Sick-Leave Bank Jan 6, 2006
...needed: time. In August, O'Brien, 39, was given a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. On ...
- Tampa Tribune,
Mike Gloor: A 'community builder' ... a 'visionary' ... a friend Dec 31, 2005
...the Grand Island ALS Walk, a highly personal endeavor done to honor John Brownell, a friend of Gloor who died this year of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS ...
- Grand Island Independent,
Stephen Hawking chooses a new voice Jan 5, 2006
Dr. Hawking, a renowned scientist, professor and author, suffers from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative motor neuron illness. ...
- Gizmag,
Bachelors Club honors alumnus Dec 31, 2005
This year, the club presented a $15,000 check to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for research into ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a progressive ...
- NewsOK.com (subscription),
'Neurotech' Links Brain Waves With Computers Jan 7, 2006
...is currently being tested in a pilot clinical trial for those who have lost the ability to speak as a result of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or another ...
- TechNewsWorld,
The Healing Codes & Energy Medicine...Possible Cure for Lou Gehrig ... Jan 4, 2006
...that! Dr Ben Johnson upon receiving two separate diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ...
- Open PR (press release),
Weak story lines make 'Crumbs' looks like ratings toast Jan 12, 2006
...office are looking into the channel's report that former WDJX-FM radio personality Todd Kelly may have faked having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's ...
- Louisville Courier-Journal,
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