Dr. Richard K. Olney, Felled by the Disease He Studied, Is Dead at 64

Dr. Richard K. Olney, a leading physician and pioneer in clinical research on ALS, died of the disease on Jan. 27 at his home in Corte Madera, Calif. He was 64. His ... read more

Blocking metabolic protein improves movement in animals with ALS

Findings suggest energy deficits may contribute to neurodegenerative disorders Washington, DC — Turning off a protein that helps cells balance energy ... read more

Phase II Trial of ALS Drug Yields Positive Results

CK-201357 - an experimental drug developed by the South San Francisco biotechnology company, Cytokinetics - is expected to increase muscle sensitivity to calcium and ... read more

Disappointing Results of Olesoxime Clinical Trial Announced

The drug, Olesoxime, in Phase III of clinical testing was recently found to be ineffective in patients. Trophos SA, the company conducting the study in Europe, was ... read more

Researchers at Northwestern University Identify Another Protein Involved in ALS

A team of 23 researchers in the Davee Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurosciences at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine suggest that the protein, ... read more

May is ALS Awareness Month

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neuromuscular disease that causes damage to the nerve cells ... read more

Upcoming Ceftriaxone Webinar on May 5th

On Thursday, May 5th 2011 at 3:00 p.m. EST there will be an informational web seminar for people with ALS interested in learning about the clinical trial of ... read more

$1 Million to Inventor of Tracker for A.L.S.

BOSTON — Tracking the inexorable advance of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the deadly neuromuscular ailment better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease or ... read more

Researchers at University of Pennsylvania find possible genetic link to Lou Gehrig's disease

Uncovering a rare clue to a baffling disease, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a genetic stutter that may influence the risk of developing ... read more

Additional $3 Million for the ALS Registry

Congress passed legislation late yesterday to provide an additional $3 million in funding for the ALS registry at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ... read more

One-Man Gridlock: Meet Tom Coburn, Senate's 'Dr. No'

WASHINGTON -- On Tuesday afternoon, when most senators were preparing to leave Washington for the holiday recess, Tom Coburn was declaring his intention to stick ... read more

Dr. Richard K. Olney, Felled by the Disease He Studied, Is Dead at 64

Dr. Richard K. Olney, a leading physician and pioneer in ... read more

Blocking metabolic protein improves movement in animals with ALS

Findings suggest energy deficits may contribute to ... read more

Allied Health Professionals Forum at the International ALS Meeting

The following is a description of the Allied Health ... read more

Summary of the International ALS Meeting

International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations 19th ... read more

A Taste in the Garden

This year, our evening gala at Waterloo Gardens will ... read more

16th Annual Out & Back Party Run

The highly anticipated Out & Back Party Run returns ... read more