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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
MDN at 130: Death of prominent Saline Countian dominates local news Monday …The Marshall Democrat-NewsGehrig had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, now also known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," and died less than two years after his July 4th farewell speech, …
Using brain waves to write e-mail? Albany Med researchers say it can be done – Bizjournals.com
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009Using brain waves to write e-mail? Albany Med researchers say it can be doneBizjournals.comThe goal of a BCI system is to allow people—such as those severely paralyzed or “locked in” by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), brainstem stroke, …
Broadcast pioneer, Iowa rail advocate Keller dies – DesMoinesRegister.com
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009Broadcast pioneer, Iowa rail advocate Keller diesDesMoinesRegister.comKeller was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2008. He wrote his own obituary earlier this year and in …and more »
Newly Discovered Gene Mutation Linked to Nerve Diseases – PhysOrg.com
Monday, December 28th, 2009Newly Discovered Gene Mutation Linked to Nerve DiseasesPhysOrg.comHe further said the role of TPRV4 in the pathophysiology of other spinal muscular atrophies and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also called Lou Gehrig …and more »
Best Treatment Outlined For ALS Patients – Boston Channel.com
Monday, December 28th, 2009Best Treatment Outlined For ALS PatientsBoston Channel.comBOSTON — The American Academy of Neurologists has updated its recommended treatment options for people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, …
Fresno doctor joins ALS study – Fresno Bee
Sunday, December 27th, 2009Fresno doctor joins ALS studyFresno BeeA doctor in Fresno is enrolling patients with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in a national clinical trial to study the benefits of ceftriaxone, …
Facilities work, ‘texting’ legislation mark Bexley’s 2009 – Delaware News
Saturday, December 26th, 2009Facilities work, 'texting' legislation mark Bexley's 2009Delaware NewsMarc Levison, 63, died Oct. 8 after a public battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that had long inspired the Bexley community. …
BioWatch: MedImmune pulls H1N1 vaccine – Business Gazette
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009BioWatch: MedImmune pulls H1N1 vaccineBusiness GazetteNeuralstem of Rockville said its phase 1 trial of spinal stem cells to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, has been approved by …and more »
The Mechanics of Mind Reading – Scientific American
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009Scientific American The Mechanics of Mind ReadingScientific AmericanSimilar methods are being used to train patients with motor neurone disease (also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS), whose motor functions are …
The Mechanics of Mind Reading – Scientific American
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009Scientific American The Mechanics of Mind ReadingScientific AmericanSimilar methods are being used to train patients with motor neurone disease (also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS), whose motor functions are …
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