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Smoking May Now Be Considered An Established Risk Factor For ALS

17 November 2009

While previous studies have indicated a "probable" connection between smoking and ALS, a new study published in the Nov. 17, 2009 issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, states...
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Scientists Follow Their Noses When Investigating Muscle Repair

17 November 2009

When muscle cells need repair, they use odor-detecting tools found in the nose to start the process, researchers have discovered. The results are published online and scheduled for publication in the November issue of the...
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Statement On The Baby RB Case - Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

15 November 2009

A baby with a rare neuromuscular condition who has been on a ventilator in hospital since birth, known for legal reasons as Baby RB, has been at the centre of a legal debate between his parents - a debate which has now ended...
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Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News Articles Archive - Page 1

15 November 2009

Tesco Takes The Biscuit For Charity - Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, UK

12 November 2009

South Florida Man Inspires 'Ian's Law'

Treatment To Improve Degenerating Muscle Gains Strength

MDA Grantees Prove Gene Therapy Grows Muscle Strength & Size In Primates

09 November 2009

North East MP Takes Fight For Muscle Disease Patients To The Commons

08 November 2009

Possible Help In Fight Against Muscle-wasting Disease

30 October 2009

PUrsuing Novel Stem-Cell Derived Therapy For Lou Gehrig's Disease With $10.8 Million Award

27 October 2009

AVI BioPharma Presents Updated Safety Data From Ongoing Systemic Trial Of AVI-4658 At 7th Annual Action Duchenne International Conference

23 October 2009

AVI BioPharma To Present Safety Update From Ongoing Systemic Trial Of AVI-4658 At 7th Annual Action Duchenne International Conference

A Promising New Development For Treatment Of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

22 October 2009

$3.7 Million NIH Grant Will Fund Study On Stem Cells Derived From ALS Patients

21 October 2009

Exon Skipping Drug Prevents Muscle Wasting And Maintains Muscle Function In Severely Affected, Dystrophin Deficient Mice

20 October 2009

Compound Shows Potential For Slowing Progression Of ALS

14 October 2009

Dysfunctional Protein Dynamics Behind Neurological Disease?

13 October 2009

LSUHSC's Dr. John England Plays Key Role In Developing New ALS Treatment Guidelines

Best Treatments To Help ALS Patients Live Longer, Easier: New Guidelines

09 October 2009

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis May Involve A Form Of Sudden, Rapid Aging Of The Immune System

Muscular Dystrophy Association Applauds New Federal Support For Neuromuscular Diseases

30 September 2009

Protein Inhibitor Helps Rid Brain Of Toxic Tau Protein

29 September 2009

ALS Stem Cell Trial Gets FDA Go Ahead

Study Identifies Two Chemicals That Could Lead To New Drugs For Genetic Disorders

21 September 2009

Local MP Backs Muscle Campaigning Group, As Vulnerable Patients Launch Petition

Tesco Staff Keep Wheels Turning Day And Night For Charity, Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

17 September 2009

HSPH-Led Team Discovers Protective Cellular Process In ALS Disease In Mice, Hinting At New Therapeutic Approach

What Is Motor Neuron Disease? What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Or Lou Gehrig's Disease?

11 September 2009

Genes Linked To Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified By Michigan Tech Mathematicians

10 September 2009

Mathematicians Identify Genes Linked To Lou Gehrig's Disease

CytRx Receives FDA Letter Regarding Arimoclomol Phase IIb Clinical Trial For ALS

08 September 2009

Small Molecule Inhibits Pathology Associated With Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

31 August 2009

What Is Ataxia? What Causes Ataxia?

29 August 2009

Families Of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation For Quinazoline495 For The Treatment Of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

27 August 2009

New Treatment Shows Promising Results In Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

26 August 2009

AVI BioPharma Phase 1 Proof Of Concept And Safety Data For AVI-4658 In Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Featured In Lancet Neurology

AVI BioPharma To Present Safety Data In Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy At 14th Annual International Congress Of The World Muscle Society

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Secures Funding To Reach Clinical Trials For ALS

Action Duchenne Supports Walton Report Findings And Renews Calls For 'Centres Of Excellence' Approach To Treatment Of Muscular Dystrophy

Promising New Treatment For Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

24 August 2009

'NHS Failures Lead To Premature Deaths And Shocking Treatment Of Vulnerable Families' - MPs And Peers Call For Urgent Action, UK

14 August 2009

For Dying And Seriously Ill Children, Hope For Better Care

11 August 2009

New Gene Linked To Muscular Dystrophy

04 August 2009

Researchers Identify New Function For Protein Missing In Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

28 July 2009

AVI BioPharma And Action Duchenne Team Up To Support Advancement Of PMO-Based Therapeutics For Treatment Of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

27 July 2009

Jefferson Award Honors Doctor Determined To Cure Rare Disease HIBM

24 July 2009

Sticky Protein Helps Reinforce Fragile Muscle Membranes

MDA Re-Elects Three Researchers To National Leadership Roles

17 July 2009

Genetic Source Of Muscular Dystrophy Neutralized

14 July 2009

Celebrity Performer Duo Receives MDA Directors' Awards

03 July 2009

Triggering Muscle Development -- A Therapeutic Cure For Muscle Wastage?

02 July 2009

CytRx Files Report With The FDA In Response To The Partial Clinical Hold On Its Phase 2b Arimoclomol ALS Trial

28 June 2009

Stem Cell Surprise For Tissue Regeneration

26 June 2009

Insmed Announces Results Of IPLEX(TM) Phase II Trial In Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy

Broad Therapy For Muscular Dystrophy

23 June 2009

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Holds 15th Annual Connect Conference In Atlanta

22 June 2009

Oxon Hill Man Selected For MDA National Advisory Group

20 June 2009

Families Of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Announces Latest Developments On Three SMA Drug Discovery Programs

19 June 2009

Researchers Make Progress Toward Early Identification Of Muscular Dystrophy

18 June 2009

Jumping Genes Challenge Assumptions About Genetic Diseases Such As Cancer

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