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Montreal man with ALS shares story as awareness month highlights progress, hopeA Montrealer living with ALS, is sharing his story to raise awareness and inspire others while researchers continue to make progress toward treatment for the incurable disease.CanadaJun 20
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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.EntertainmentFeb 19
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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star, says he’s been diagnosed with ALS'I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter,' the 52-year-old actor said in a statement revealing his diagnosis.EntertainmentApr 11, 2025
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Western University researchers make breakthrough on possible ALS treatmentResearchers at Western University have made a discovery, showing that a protein can reverse, halt or prevent the death of motor neurons.HealthMay 13, 2024
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‘Absolutely inspirational’: Canucks fan with ALS a symbol of hopeJan Bruce has lived with ALS for more than 11 years. There's no known cure for the progressively degenerative disease, but that knowledge hasn't slowed Bruce down.HealthMay 2, 2024
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A look at ALS and how it affects British ColumbiansGlobal News Morning BC is taking a closer look at British Columbians who are living with ALS and how the disease has changed their lives and the lives of those around them.HealthApr 22, 2024
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ALS drug will be pulled from Canada, U.S. markets after failed trialAmylyx Pharmaceuticals will withdraw its ALS drug - its only product in the market - from the U.S. and Canada after the treatment failed in a key late-stage trial.HealthApr 4, 2024
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Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk. Here’s howOutdoor recreation activities, such as golfing, gardening and hunting may increase a man's likelihood of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a study.HealthMar 19, 2024
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Kenneth Mitchell, Canadian ‘Star Trek’ and Marvel actor, dies at 49Kenneth Mitchell is being remembered as a talented actor, father and advocate for those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).EntertainmentFeb 26, 2024
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Quebec researchers look at targeting inflammation as possible treatment for ALSA new study out of Université Laval suggests blocking inflammation could reduce symptoms in some patients living with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.HealthJan 19, 2024
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