Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disorder that affects specific nerve cells in the spinal cord known as motor neurons. Symptoms involve issues with swallowing and speech ...

As ALS progresses, annual healthcare costs for U.S. patients increase from an average of $31,000 to over $120,000, a Biogen ...

People with ALS need frequent contact with a healthcare provider, ideally with a multidisciplinary care team who can meet multiple needs as their symptoms change. People with later stage disease ...

TOKUSHIMA--A drug normally used to alleviate nerve pain and backaches can slow the progression of the early stages of ... nationwide involving ALS patients who developed symptoms within a year.

The delay in diagnosing ALS means treatment and supportive care is received later, which can have a significant impact on ...