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Friday, July 29th, 2011
TribLocal A Journey to Fight ALSTribLocalWith his incredible outlook on life, he has inspired me to begin ALS research at a local university. I may run every step of this race for the men and women who have fought ALS, but this mission to cure ALS is for my hero, Eric McLaren, …
Firefighters set to fill their boots to battle disease – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Friday, July 29th, 2011Firefighters set to fill their boots to battle diseaseSanta Rosa Press DemocratThe funds also help to finance MDA's worldwide research program that seeks treatments for diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease). Information about MDA services and research can be found at …and more »
Advances in Radiation Therapy and Related Cancer Stocks – Seeking Alpha
Friday, July 29th, 2011Advances in Radiation Therapy and Related Cancer StocksSeeking AlphaIn two Phase I clinical trials, 37 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease) received 3 mg to 75 mg of AEOL 10150 as a single daily injection, twice daily injection, or continuous infusion. No serious adverse clinical …and more »
Fears for Joost as doctors report back – The Mercury.co.za (subscription)
Friday, July 29th, 2011The Mercury.co.za (subscription) Fears for Joost as doctors report backThe Mercury.co.za (subscription)ALS causes damage to motor neurons in the brain and spinal chord. Motor neurons are nerve cells which control muscle movement and send messages from the brain to the spinal cord and muscles. Over time, ALS will affect and weaken muscles and could cause [...]
Polly Platt, Producer and Production Designer, Dies at 72 – New York Times
Friday, July 29th, 2011Polly Platt, Producer and Production Designer, Dies at 72New York TimesThe cause was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, her family said. Mr. Bogdanovich was Ms. Platt's second husband. They were married from 1962 until their divorce in 1971, and their collaboration continued afterward. …and more »
Springbok hero Joost Van der Westhuizen given just ‘two to five years to live’ – Scotsman
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Springbok hero Joost Van der Westhuizen given just 'two to five years to live'ScotsmanIn an interview she said: "Dr Pioro confirmed that Joost does indeed suffer from ALS, which gives him a 80 percent chance to live between two and five years." MND is a rapidly progressive, fatal disease that can affect any adult at [...]
Golfers support ALS patients – Comox Valley Record
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Golfers support ALS patientsComox Valley RecordThrough assisting research, the ALS Society of BC is committed to find the cause of, and cure for ALS. Donations can be made at www.golfathonforals.com or by calling the ALS Society of BC at 1-800-708-3228.
The Cannabis Cure – Wire
Thursday, July 28th, 2011The Cannabis CureWireThe list of debilitating conditions that can make a Maine patient eligible for medical marijuana includes cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's and nail-patella syndrome. Symptoms it can …and more »
Cytokinetics, Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results – Marketwire (press release)
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Cytokinetics, Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial ResultsMarketwire (press release)Recently, Cytokinetics initiated dosing of patients in a Phase II multiple dose, safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic clinical trial of CK-2017357 in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Additional information about …Cytokinetics, Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial ResultsNewsday (subscription)Cytokinetics, Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial [...]
Cytokinetics, Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results – SYS-CON Media (press release)
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Cytokinetics, Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial ResultsSYS-CON Media (press release)Recently, Cytokinetics initiated dosing of patients in a Phase II multiple dose, safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic clinical trial of CK-2017357 in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Additional information about …Cytokinetics, Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial ResultsNewsday (subscription)Cytokinetics, Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2011 [...]
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