Pittsford couple's pottery a joy for many - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:20:06 GMT+00:00
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Nancy suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a degenerative neurological disorder. But the presence of so many ...

US WorldMeds Acquires Solstice Neurosciences - PR Newswire (press release)
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:40:32 GMT+00:00
PR Newswire (press release) Caution should be exercised when administering MYOBLOC to individuals with motor neuron disease (eg, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ), peripheral motor ...

PatientsLikeMe take in $8M funding - Mass High Tech
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:06:58 GMT+00:00
Mass High Tech The diagnosis of Jamie and Benjamin's brother, Stephen, with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , or Lou Gehrig's disease, prompted the founding of the company ...

Walk for ALS celebrates its 10th anniversary - Londoner
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:14:38 GMT+00:00
Londoner ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gerhig's disease, is a rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease affecting close to 3000 Canadians. ...

Giant donation to AFA is tribute to dying wife - Colorado Springs Gazette
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:59:43 GMT+00:00
Colorado Springs Gazette Lynn has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis . ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease with no cure. She was diagnosed in June 2009 ...

SOCIAL SECURITY: Some can get Medicare early - Asbury Park Press
Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:11:44 GMT+00:00
Asbury Park Press This includes people who: Receive disability benefits because they suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease). ...

Truro native biking across Canada to raise funds, awareness for ALS - Truro Daily News
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:03:36 GMT+00:00
Truro Daily News The Halifax resident is nearing the end of a 6000-kilometre tour of Canada to raise funds and awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ...

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease - New Study Shows ... - News Fire
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:44:56 GMT+00:00
, ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease - New Study Shows ... News Fire A study has made a discovery which is contrary to the effect of lithium in curing people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , better known as ALS or Lou ... Lithium may not help amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients HealthJockey.com ALS--a Mystery TopNews United States Taking a dive to fight ALS The Barrie Examiner Your Ottawa Region  - al.com (blog)  - MedIndia

Injuries felled 'Iron Horse' - Times LIVE
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:30:20 GMT+00:00
Times LIVE ... have determined that Gehrig probably did not die of the disease that now bears his name, which is properly known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis . ...

TRENTON: City studies location of potential medicinal marijuana distributor - Southgate News Herald
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:13:19 GMT+00:00
Southgate News Herald ... AIDS, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ,some multiple sclerosis symptoms and others approved by the Michigan Department of Community Health. ...

Neurologist fellowship-trained in Multiple Sclerosis and Clinical ... - Daily American Online
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:45:44 GMT+00:00
and Clinical ... Daily American Online ... Dr. Pokharna will also participate in the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson's Disease specialty clinics offered at the facility. ...

Should People Be Allowed to Donate Organs Before Death? - Opposing Views
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:01:26 GMT+00:00
Opposing Views Gary Phebus was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig disease, in 2008. ALS is a rapidly progressive and fatal ... Lou Gehrig's victim: Kill me for my organs CNN International

BEFORE THE BELL: US Stock Futures Down; Focus On Potash Battle - Wall Street Journal
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:25:42 GMT+00:00
Wall Street Journal Biogen Idec Inc. (BIIB) has agreed to develop closely held Knopp Neurosciences' experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , also known as Lou ...

'Real Sports' Examines Link to Brain Injuries and ALS - FanHouse
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:09:29 GMT+00:00
FanHouse This report looks into new studies linking sports concussions and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , or ALS. The piece centers on former NFL players Steve Smith ...

Iraq veteran's family fighting shock and denial - Lewiston Sun Journal
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:22:23 GMT+00:00
Lewiston Sun Journal The diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease left him similarly puzzled. He'd never heard of it. ...

Neuralstem Receives Confirmation of Patent Claims From United States Patent ... - PR Newswire (press release)
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:15:57 GMT+00:00
PR Newswire (press release) Neuralstem is in a Phase I safety clinical trial for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. ...

Is there a cure or treatment for ALS? - CNN (blog)
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:29:03 GMT+00:00
CNN (blog) Expert answer: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that causes muscle ...

Insmed losses narrow for 2nd quarter - Richmond Times Dispatch
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:25:10 GMT+00:00
Richmond Times Dispatch The revenue decline was primarily due to $9000 in lower cost recovery from the company's Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis treatment program.

982 members gather at Howard County Farm Bureau meeting - Cresco Times Plain Dealer
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:27:50 GMT+00:00
Cresco Times Plain Dealer ... a man (who at the time the production began) had been suffering with ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease. ...

Twins need to play it safe with Morneau - MiamiHerald.com
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:49:12 GMT+00:00
MiamiHerald.com ... doctors who suggested that concussions and other brain trauma could mimic a disease like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease). ... The lasting impact of concussions Yahoo! Sports Take your time Waseca County News