/neuro/taxonomy/term/22/all en /neuro/article/research/finding-master-switch-als A new clinical trial is testing existing medication that could slow the progression of the disease. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:12:09 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 6072 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-patient-care/clinician-scientist-awarded-prestigious-als-fellowship The 2024 Fellow is Dr. Matti Allen, a clinician-scientist in neuromuscular medicine. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:41:44 +0000 Sarah Stack 6068 at /neuro /neuro/article/patients/making-life-easier-als-patients Robert White’s contribution provides free adapted utensils and psychological care. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:08:44 +0000 Sarah Stack 6056 at /neuro /neuro/article/living-als-and-making-difference My name is Kris Noakes. As someone living with ALS, I have decided to donate my patient data and biological samples to The Neuro’s C-BIG biobank– the world’s largest biobank for neurological disorders. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:12:21 +0000 Anita Kar, Helen Gemmrich 5543 at /neuro /neuro/article/tiny-fish-could-be-key-als-breakthrough Gary Armstrong has high praise for zebrafish, a species of fish that he is using to look for new ways to treat ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease that has defied a cure and effective treatments. Tue, 31 May 2022 15:18:08 +0000 Neuro Communications 5459 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-i-choose-neuro/new-faculty-spotlight-sali-farhan Sali Farhan is an accomplished human genomicist who bridges the gap between the clinic and the lab. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:07:43 +0000 Shawn Hayward 4904 at /neuro /neuro/article/patient-care/brighter-future-als-patients <p>The first drug to be given Health Canada approval for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in more than two decades is now covered by Quebec public health insurance, a major victory for ALS patients and their families.</p> Fri, 01 May 2020 13:02:37 +0000 Shawn Hayward 4547 at /neuro