‘If the doctors are right, I’m probably done telling you about the weather. But I still have a lot to say.’ WHO 13’s Jeriann Ritter opens up about her health journey

WHO 13’s Jeriann Ritter opened up about her diagnosis with bulbar ALS in a conversation with Keith Murphy. They talked about what bulbar ALS is, what symptoms she had that led to her ...
The Independent

Patrick Dempsey gives heartbreaking update about former co-star Eric Dane amid ALS diagnosis

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Los Angeles Times

Understanding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Signs, Diagnosis, and the Path Forward

ALS is characterized by the death of motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of voluntary movement. Sporadic ALS accounts for approximately 90-95% of cases, while familial ALS ...
NJ.com

Drugmaker known for ALS medication to be acquired by Japanese company in $2.5B deal

A pharmaceutical company based in New Jersey that’s known for its FDA-approved treatment for ALS is set to be acquired for $2.5 billion. Tanabe Pharma America, which operates a U.S. headquarters in ...
New York Post

Eric Dane gives heartbreaking update on ALS battle: ‘No reason to be in a good spirit’

Eric Dane is sharing everything about his ALS battle — including the emotional toll that the devastating diagnosis has taken on him. The “Euphoria” actor, 53, gave the latest update on his health ...
CNN

Eric Dane returns to TV in a role that leans into his ALS diagnosis

Eric Dane’s latest role is probably his most personal to date. The “Euphoria” star has been talking about his diagnosis with and treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis since April. Dane appeared ...
The Scientist

Why Do Motor Neurons Die First in ALS? Turns Out, Size Matters

Motor neurons are some of the largest cells in the human body. In particular, upper neurons—extending from the cerebral cortex to the brain stem or spinal cord—average 60μm in diameter. 3,4 These ...
New York Post

Heartbreaking photos of Eric Dane, 52, emerge as he struggles to get into wheelchair amid ALS battle

Eric Dane has been spotted having to use a wheelchair to get around as his battle with ALS worsens. The former Grey’s Anatomy heartthrob, 52, was seen looking dejected as he made his way through ...
Electronic Design

Qualcomm’s Acquisition of Arduino Creates a New Vibe—AI and Signal Processing on the UNO Q

Arduino is being acquired by Qualcomm subject to regulatory approval for an undisclosed sum. Qualcomm Arduino introduces a new UNO form factor board, the Arduino UNO Q, which features both a STM32 MCU ...
wnep

Luzerne County woman pens book to inspire hope amid ALS battle

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Every page of 'The Art of Living, The Joy Fighting ALS' tells a story of love, strength, and living life to the fullest despite a devastating diagnosis of ALS. "I just started ...
Forbes

Qualcomm Acquires Arduino To Advance Its Embedded Platform Strategy

Qualcomm's acquisition gives it access to millions of developers in the Arduino ecosystem while also supporting its platform strategy for embedded devices, which now extends across hardware, software, ...
Labroots

Researchers Reveal Autoimmune Response in Patients with ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the neurons in the brain and spinal cord. In the United States alone there are ...