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Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Dane101 Wisconsin Lyme doctor gets reprieveDane101… in the body and the disease goes “chronic,” manifesting in a host of serious symptoms often misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, early Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, ALS and more.
Biogen CFO Clancy Says Dividend a ‘Longer-Term’ Possibility – Bloomberg
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Biogen CFO Clancy Says Dividend a 'Longer-Term' PossibilityBloombergThe drugmaker has therapies for MS, hemophilia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in late-stage trials, and this year expects to file for marketing approval of its first pill for MS. Biogen rose 1.2 percent to $117.95 at the close of New York trading.
Biogen Idec’s CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript – Seeking Alpha
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Biogen Idec's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results – Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking AlphaTop-line data for the EMPOWER study, the first Phase III study of dexpramipexole and ALS is anticipated in the second half of 2012. Dex is a novel, oral compound that appears to have neuroprotective properties based on experimental and preclinical …and more »
Biogen 4th quarter profit up; 2012 forecast falls short – Reuters
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Proactive Investors USA & Canada Biogen 4th quarter profit up; 2012 forecast falls shortReutersOn Tuesday, the Weston, Massachusetts-based biotech issued a 2012 earnings forecast that was lower than Wall Street expected after patients enrolled in several clinical trials, including one for its drug to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, …Biogen Shares Decline as 2012 [...]
ALS Researcher Dies From Disease He Studied – ABC News
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Today’s THV ALS Researcher Dies From Disease He StudiedABC NewsHe had spent nearly his entire 25-year research career at UCSF, the last 18 investigating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Olney launched the UCSF ALS Center in 1993 to pursue treatments for the disease, which causes patients to gradually lose …Nationally recognized ALS researcher dies of [...]
ALS researcher succumbs to disease he studied – Fox News
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Today’s THV ALS researcher succumbs to disease he studiedFox NewsHe had spent nearly his entire 25-year research career at UCSF, the last 18 investigating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Olney launched the UCSF ALS Center in 1993 to pursue treatments for the disease, which causes patients to gradually lose …Nationally recognized ALS researcher dies of [...]
Nationally recognized ALS researcher dies of complications from the disease in … – San Jose Mercury News
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Today’s THV Nationally recognized ALS researcher dies of complications from the disease in …San Jose Mercury NewsAfter extensive research into ALS, Dr. Olney founded the ALS Treatment and Research Center at UCSF. Most people who have ALS die from respiratory failure, usually within three to five years from the onset of symptoms. Dr. Olney beat [...]
Eh? Blizzard Tour modified – Duluth News Tribune
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Eh? Blizzard Tour modifiedDuluth News TribuneAlso taking part are former Twin Kent Hrbek, who lost his father to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 1982, and current Twins hitting coach Joe Vavra. The ride is a fundraiser for ALS research and relief. We welcome your submissions and suggestions.
Golf benefit for Dan Toler and ALS – Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Golf benefit for Dan Toler and ALSSarasota Herald-TribuneA group of golfers hit the links at The Preserve Golf Course in East Manatee to raise money for two causes. The Dangerous Dan Toler Benefit for ALS Golf Tournament was Saturday. Toler, a former guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band, was diagnosed this …
ALS researcher succumbs to disease he studied – USA TODAY
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Today’s THV ALS researcher succumbs to disease he studiedUSA TODAYHe had spent nearly his entire 25-year research career at UCSF, the last 18 investigating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS. Olney launched the UCSF ALS Center in 1993 to pursue treatments for the disease, which causes patients to …Dr. Richard Olney dies: expert on, [...]
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