/neuro/taxonomy/term/65/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/crossing-blood-brain-barrier-treat-ms A clinical trial at The Neuro is targeting immune cells deep in the brain to slow disease progression. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:42:59 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 6065 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/hunt-treatment The Neuro is launching its first ever clinical trials for Huntington’s Disease. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:13:54 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 6007 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/tracking-friedreichs-ataxia People with this rare condition can help accelerate research by contributing to the detection of clear indicators of disease progression. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:14:23 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5782 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/finding-light Seven years ago, after a week of unbearable migraines, Brett Murphy was lying in a hospital bed seeing the world in blurry black and white. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:30:42 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5761 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/putting-tremors-pause The Clinical Research Unit is conducting clinical trials that could help manage symptoms and provide better quality of life for individuals living with essential tremor. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:16:07 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5557 at /neuro /neuro/article/patient-care/patient-participants-driving-force-clinical-research People living with neurological diseases come to The Neuro’s Clinical Research Unit to find hope. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:18:04 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5393 at /neuro /neuro/article/patients-patient-care/stroke-not-womens-radars Lack of information can mean women don’t recognize a serious health event when it happens. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:59:15 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5382 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/leap-forward-rare-disease Targeted treatments for myasthenia gravis are finally offering new options for individuals with this neuromuscular disorder. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:53:16 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5370 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/testing-common-drugs-rare-disease The first ever clinical trial at The Neuro for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is testing a combination of existing medications in the hopes of slowing progression. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:06:53 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5351 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/keeping-brains-fit-longer New research at The Neuro is studying a targeted brain training program and a potential new treatment for early Alzheimer’s. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:53:51 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5321 at /neuro /neuro/article/patients-research/als-care-and-research-time-covid-19 <p>Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, ALS patient care and research carries on at The Neuro with drug trials, a redesigned clinic, and a new approach for patients to maintain quality of life through mindfulness. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects about 3,000 Canadians. It is a neurodegenerative disease that is usually fatal within five years of diagnosis.</p> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:39:54 +0000 Victor Swoboda 4637 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/era-hope-als-research The Neuro’s ALS clinical trials are at peak levels Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:43:36 +0000 Victor Swoboda 3851 at /neuro