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Clues from Epidemiology to ALS Prevention and Treatment with Dr. Alberto Ascherio
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Clues from Epidemiology to ALS Prevention and Treatment with Dr. Alberto Ascherio

ALS Natural History: How to Turn Real-World Experience into Real Progress in ALS Research! 🎙️ Featuring Dr. Alberto Ascherio, MD, DrPH, Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. In this insightful #ExpertTalk, Dr. Ascherio spoke about: -- Longitudinal epidemiological studies unravel the causes of chronic diseases -- Could infections play a role in causing ALS -- Dietary factors may contribute to prevention and treatment And, during the Q&A portion of talk, here are some of the questions asked: -- Is there an epidemiological component of the Million Veterans Program that can capture insights into the prevalence and potential causes of ALS? -- Is there a suggested dosage for vitamin E to see a benefit/reduce ALS risk? -- What are the plans to validate these potential influences on ALS risk? Are there plausible hypotheses behind these connections with vitamin E and beta carotene? -- What is the recommended methylcobalamin vitamin B dosage to be injected? -- What type of flaxseed oil should we buy, and where would we find it? How was the proposed dose of 8g/day chosen? -- Have you looked at the Omega 3 and 6 in hemp hearts or hemp protein? -- If it is the case that some supplements could reduce the risk of ALS onset, why is it that there are so few reversals? -- In neurodegenerative diseases, there have been historically high barriers to finding ALS patients to follow over a longitudinal period. What has changed in the field of epidemiology to evolve the understanding of prevalence? Stay Connected: ► Website: https://www.everythingals.org ► Twitter: https://x.com/everything_als ► LinkedIn: / everythingals ► Facebook: / everythingals ► Subscribe for more Expert Talks: / everythingals 🔔 Subscribe to EverythingALS for expert discussions, research updates, and community support for ALS. #ALS #Neurology #NaturalHistory #ALSResearch #DavidWalk #EverythingALS #Neuroscience #OpenData #ClinicalResearch #RealWorldEvidence
Repeat Associated Non-AUG (RAN) Proteins as Therapeutic Targets for C9orf72 ALS/FTD
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Repeat Associated Non-AUG (RAN) Proteins as Therapeutic Targets for C9orf72 ALS/FTD

Join us for an insightful session with Laura P.W. Ranum, Ph.D., as she discusses how Repeat Associated Non-AUG (RAN) proteins play a role in C9orf72 ALS/FTD and their potential as therapeutic targets. This talk is part of the EverythingALS Expert Talk Series, bringing you the latest research and advancements in ALS and neurodegenerative diseases. ⏱ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 – Introduction to EverythingALS & Speaker Bio ⏱️ 02:15 – Understanding C9orf72 ALS/FTD: The Basics ⏱️ 05:40 – What Are RAN Proteins? ⏱️ 12:30 – How RAN Translation Contributes to ALS/FTD ⏱️ 18:45 – Targeting RAN Proteins for ALS Therapy ⏱️ 25:10 – Research Updates & Clinical Implications ⏱️ 32:20 – Q&A with Dr. Laura P.W. Ranum 💡 Why This Matters: C9orf72 mutations are the most common genetic cause of ALS and FTD. Understanding RAN proteins could open new doors for therapeutic strategies to combat these devastating diseases. About EverythingALS: EverythingALS is a patient-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the discovery of treatments and a cure for ALS through collaboration, innovation, and empowering patients and researchers. Stay Connected: ► Website: https://www.everythingals.org ► Twitter: https://x.com/everything_als ► LinkedIn: / everythingals ► Facebook: / everythingals ► Subscribe for more Expert Talks: / everythingals #EverythingALS #ALSResearch #Neurodegeneration #C9orf72 #RANProteins #LauraRanum #ALS #FTD
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