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Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
'Impact the World' series to continue Jan. 31 on Big Ten NetworkPenn State LiveIn August 2011, Siddique and his research team made the most monumental discovery to date in ALS research, opening new doors for finding an effective treatment. Dan Weiler, an attorney and ALS patient, and Aimee Chamernick, a mother of three and ALS [...]
Biogen profit up; 2012 forecast falls short – Reuters
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Biogen profit up; 2012 forecast falls shortReutersIt expects data from late stage trials of its long-lasting Factor VIII and Factor IX hemophilia drugs in 2012, as well as results for dexpramipexole, its experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Biogen's shares fell to $113.00 …Biogen Shares Decline as 2012 Forecast Trails Estimates: Boston MoverBloombergall [...]
Sex life of worm hides a protein with links to ALS – New Scientist
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Sex life of worm hides a protein with links to ALSNew ScientistALS, often called Lou Gehrig's disease in the US, paralyses muscle cells that control movement. There is no cure or treatment, and no conclusive evidence of what causes it. Those with the condition almost always die within a few years.
Biogen Idec Surpasses $5 Billion in 2011 Annual Revenue – MarketWatch (press release)
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Biogen Idec Surpasses $5 Billion in 2011 Annual RevenueMarketWatch (press release)We also anticipate phase III data later this year for our long-acting factor VIII and factor IX in hemophilia, and dexpramipexole in ALS, and are preparing for multiple filings and product launches where the data are positive.and more »
Dr. Richard Olney dies: expert on, victim of ALS – San Francisco Chronicle
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Today’s THV Dr. Richard Olney dies: expert on, victim of ALSSan Francisco ChronicleFor a disease known for its terrible ironies, Dr. Olney's diagnosis with ALS eight years ago was one of the most heartbreaking. It was also a big setback in the struggle to advance treatment options. A pioneer of ALS clinical research and teaching, [...]
ALS researcher succumbs to disease he studied – The Associated Press
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012ALS researcher succumbs to disease he studiedThe Associated PressHe 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 …and more »
Lou Gehrig’s researcher succumbs to disease he sought to defeat – Marin Independent-Journal
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Lou Gehrig's researcher succumbs to disease he sought to defeatMarin Independent-JournalWhen Dr. Olney was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, in 2004, he was working as a neurologist and director of the University of California at San Francisco's ALS Treatment and Research Center, which he founded in …and more »
ALS Researcher Succumbs to Disease He Studied – ABC News
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012ALS Researcher Succumbs to Disease He StudiedABC NewsHe 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 …Lou Gehrig's researcher succumbs to disease he sought [...]
A New Target In Fighting Brain Disease: Metals – Wall Street Journal
Monday, January 30th, 2012A New Target In Fighting Brain Disease: MetalsWall Street Journal… Australian study published Sunday shows reducing excess iron in the brain can alleviate Alzheimer's-like symptoms—at least in mice. A genetic mutation related to regulating iron is linked to ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Zinc, on the other hand, …and more »
Triathletes of Marin: Novato athlete gets new perspective on life while … – Marin Independent-Journal
Monday, January 30th, 2012Triathletes of Marin: Novato athlete gets new perspective on life while …Marin Independent-JournalAfter tests for multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig's disease) came back negative, Lampert's doctors assured him that this was most likely temporary. Despite signs of progress while seeking treatment at Kentfield …
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