Sentences with phrase «fatal neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic»

Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have made a significant advance in the understanding of the complex and fatal neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

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Survey data suggest reported cumulative pesticide exposure was associated with increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease, according to an article published online by JAMA Neurology.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an adult onset, fatal neurodegenerative disease that selectively affects motor neurons.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor neuron death and muscle atrophy, and the RNA binding protein TDP - 43 has emerged as a major molecular factor in this disease.
These findings point to a potential new tactic for treating a variety of neurodegenerative conditions, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease)-- a fatal disease for which there is no cure.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that involves the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord, brainstem, and motor cortex.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects 30,000 Americans each year.
Carter et al. v. Canada (Attorney General) et al. 2015 SCC 5 Civil Rights — Constitutional Law — Courts — Criminal Law — Practice Summary: Gloria Taylor was diagnosed with a fatal neurodegenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or ALS).
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