ALS
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Breanna also wants to leave her mark on the world, telling the BBC she wants to be able to help others with ALS and give them "hope".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The actor disclosed his ALS diagnosis to Levinson a few months beforehand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Rui Cardoso, a portfolio manager at Beutel Goodman, recommends Japan’s Shionogi, a pharmaceutical company that is developing drugs for depression and ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
"This tells us that the biology of this protein is broader than just ALS or FTD," Hegde said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026
ALS is like a lit candle: it melts your nerves and leaves your body a pile of wax.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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