05-14-2024, 08:47 AM
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https://apple.news/AeRjRw417SgWKrjvb-Pu7aQ
Western University researchers in London, Ontario have announced a possible breakthrough in treatment for ALS.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease is a fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord resulting in progressive loss of motor neurons.
This process usually begins in the limbs and works its way inward. Resulting in paralysis and loss of speech until the body is incapable of breathing, etc. There’s an even rarer version that starts inwards and works outward, which can start with diaphragmatic and intercostal muscle loss before attacking the limbs.
In any event, researchers found that a specific protein has been found accumulating in spinal motor neurons that may be the culprit. But, they also found another protein that counteracts the first protein and are concentrating on it.
Very good news, as I have had a number of these patients over the years and it is quite devastating to the patients and their families and friends.
Tecate
https://apple.news/AeRjRw417SgWKrjvb-Pu7aQ
Western University researchers in London, Ontario have announced a possible breakthrough in treatment for ALS.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease is a fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord resulting in progressive loss of motor neurons.
This process usually begins in the limbs and works its way inward. Resulting in paralysis and loss of speech until the body is incapable of breathing, etc. There’s an even rarer version that starts inwards and works outward, which can start with diaphragmatic and intercostal muscle loss before attacking the limbs.
In any event, researchers found that a specific protein has been found accumulating in spinal motor neurons that may be the culprit. But, they also found another protein that counteracts the first protein and are concentrating on it.
Very good news, as I have had a number of these patients over the years and it is quite devastating to the patients and their families and friends.
Tecate
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