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Pesticide exposure at work may increase motor neurone disease risk – new study
"A new study, published today, has found that being exposed to pesticide at work can increase the risk of developing ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) by 61–71%. The study brings together the findings of eight other studies – but not all of them assess risk in the same way. Here’s why we need to interpret the findings with caution....Overall, the study supports the case that being exposed to pesticide at work increases your risk of developing ALS." >>
https://theconversation.com/pesticide-exposure-at-work-may-increase-motor-neurone-disease-risk-new-study-289043
#pesticides #fungicides #herbicides #insecticides #harm #OHS #work #NeuroDegenerativeDiseases #conservation #weeding #councils #HorticulturalIndustry #ALS -
Pesticide exposure at work may increase motor neurone disease risk – new study
"A new study, published today, has found that being exposed to pesticide at work can increase the risk of developing ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) by 61–71%. The study brings together the findings of eight other studies – but not all of them assess risk in the same way. Here’s why we need to interpret the findings with caution....Overall, the study supports the case that being exposed to pesticide at work increases your risk of developing ALS." >>
https://theconversation.com/pesticide-exposure-at-work-may-increase-motor-neurone-disease-risk-new-study-289043
#pesticides #fungicides #herbicides #insecticides #harm #OHS #work #NeuroDegenerativeDiseases #conservation #weeding #councils #HorticulturalIndustry #ALS -
🦟 Canadian scientists pooled and re-analysed the data from 11 previous studies on links between pesticide exposure (including herbicides and insecticides) and motor neuron disease, finding that exposure was linked to a 60-70% increase in the risk of men developing the most common form, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The team says that, compared with no exposure, exposure to herbicides was linked to a 70% increase in a man's risk of developing the disease, and exposure to either insecticides or fungicides was linked with a 60% increase in risk. Interestingly, the researchers point out that there was no increased risk seen in women. It's important to note, the authors say, that this kind of study is limited by the quality of the original studies it is based on, and does not prove the pesticides caused the disease, just that the two may be linked.
Australian scientists from The University of Queensland, RMIT University, University of Sydney and Adelaide University have offered commentary on the research.
✨Follow the link to read the expert reaction✨
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/workplace-pesticide-exposure-linked-to-motor-neuron-disease-risk#science #ScienceNews #research #STEMEducation #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #pesticides #insecticides #herbicides #fungicide #MND #ALS #motorneurondisease #amyotrophiclateralsclerosis
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🦟 Canadian scientists pooled and re-analysed the data from 11 previous studies on links between pesticide exposure (including herbicides and insecticides) and motor neuron disease, finding that exposure was linked to a 60-70% increase in the risk of men developing the most common form, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The team says that, compared with no exposure, exposure to herbicides was linked to a 70% increase in a man's risk of developing the disease, and exposure to either insecticides or fungicides was linked with a 60% increase in risk. Interestingly, the researchers point out that there was no increased risk seen in women. It's important to note, the authors say, that this kind of study is limited by the quality of the original studies it is based on, and does not prove the pesticides caused the disease, just that the two may be linked.
Australian scientists from The University of Queensland, RMIT University, University of Sydney and Adelaide University have offered commentary on the research.
✨Follow the link to read the expert reaction✨
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/workplace-pesticide-exposure-linked-to-motor-neuron-disease-risk#science #ScienceNews #research #STEMEducation #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #pesticides #insecticides #herbicides #fungicide #MND #ALS #motorneurondisease #amyotrophiclateralsclerosis
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DATE: August 3, 2026 at 07:17AM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEEDTITLE: Scientists may have found aging’s hidden trigger for brain disease
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260802223433.htm
Scientists have identified a molecular switch that may help explain why aging makes the brain more vulnerable to diseases such as ALS and Huntington’s. In worms, the protein EPS8 builds up with age and triggers signaling that encourages toxic proteins to clump together, damaging neurons and shortening lifespan. Reducing EPS8 activity prevented these harmful aggregates and preserved nerve function.
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260802223433.htm
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #AgingBrain #Neurodegeneration #EPS8 #BrainHealth #ALS #HuntingtonsDisease #ProteinAggregates #Neurons #Longevity #BiomedicalResearch
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DATE: August 3, 2026 at 07:17AM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEEDTITLE: Scientists may have found aging’s hidden trigger for brain disease
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260802223433.htm
Scientists have identified a molecular switch that may help explain why aging makes the brain more vulnerable to diseases such as ALS and Huntington’s. In worms, the protein EPS8 builds up with age and triggers signaling that encourages toxic proteins to clump together, damaging neurons and shortening lifespan. Reducing EPS8 activity prevented these harmful aggregates and preserved nerve function.
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260802223433.htm
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #AgingBrain #Neurodegeneration #EPS8 #BrainHealth #ALS #HuntingtonsDisease #ProteinAggregates #Neurons #Longevity #BiomedicalResearch
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Today in Chicago History: Steve McMichael, Devin Hester enter HOF https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/962979/ #als #August3 #Bears #Canton #Chicago #ChicagoBears #ChicagoHistory #ChicagoBears #DevinHester #Football #HallOfFame #JesseOwens #lollapalooza #MikeConley #NellieFox #NFL #SteveMcmichael #SummerOlympics #TinleyPark #TripleJump #WhiteSox
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A longitudinal study of almost 10 million veterans of U.S. military branches found significant differences in the prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease) between service branches, ranks, and length of service. Rates were highest in the Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard; among officers; and among younger service members.
Summary: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1137708
Original paper: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000218303
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A longitudinal study of almost 10 million veterans of U.S. military branches found significant differences in the prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease) between service branches, ranks, and length of service. Rates were highest in the Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard; among officers; and among younger service members.
Summary: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1137708
Original paper: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000218303
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Former San Diego Chargers LB Billy Ray Smith dies from CTE dementia
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith died this…
#NFL #LosAngelesChargers #LosAngeles #Chargers #als #Football #Injuries #Sports
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Former San Diego Chargers LB Billy Ray Smith dies from CTE dementia https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/959786/ #als #Chargers #Football #Injuries #LosAngeles #LosAngelesChargers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesChargers #NFL #Sports
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Titans ownership, coaches participate in Ice Bucket Challenge after former player reveals ALS diagnosis
What This Story Is About Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk, general manager Mike Borgonzi, president and CEO Burke…
#NFL #TennesseeTitans #Tennessee #Titans #als #ChrisJohnson #Football #Fundraising #icebucketchallenge #nashville #Research #trainingcamp
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Titans ownership, coaches participate in Ice Bucket Challenge after former player reveals ALS diagnosis https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/958606/ #als #ChrisJohnson #Football #Fundraising #IceBucketChallenge #nashville #NFL #Research #Tennessee #TennesseeTitans #TennesseeTitans #Titans #TrainingCamp
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REM-suppressing antidepressants linked to improved survival in ALS patients
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https://1ban.news/rem-suppressing-antidepressants-als-survival-fowler-2026/
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Former Titans players participate in ALS ice bucket challenge to show support for Chris Johnson
What This Story Is About Former Tennessee Titans players and people in the NFL participated in the Amyotrophic…
#NFL #TennesseeTitans #Tennessee #Titans #als #ALSIceBucketChallenge #ChrisJohnson #Football #localnews #news #wsmv #WSMV4
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Former Titans players participate in ALS ice bucket challenge to show support for Chris Johnson https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/949749/ #als #ALSIceBucketChallenge #ChrisJohnson #Football #LocalNews #news #NFL #Tennessee #TennesseeTitans #TennesseeTitans #Titans #wsmv #WSMV4
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Basketball community turns out to support head coach diagnosed with ALS https://www.rawchili.com/nba/790298/ #als #Basketball #coach #HeartlandSports #Sports
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Titans need to get real about their Ring of Honor after dragging their feet on Chris Johnson decision
The most damning fact in all of this is that Johnson will become the first player drafted as…
#NFL #TennesseeTitans #Tennessee #Titans #als #ALSresearch #ChrisJohnson #Football
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Titans need to get real about their Ring of Honor after dragging their feet on Chris Johnson decision https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/948970/ #als #ALSResearch #ChrisJohnson #Football #NFL #Tennessee #TennesseeTitans #TennesseeTitans #Titans
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Nashville mayor doused in freezing water for ALS Ice Bucket Challenge following diagnosis of Titans legend Chris Johnson
What This Story Is About Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is helping raise money for ALS. Why It Matters…
#NFL #TennesseeTitans #Tennessee #Titans #als #Football #FreddieO’Connell #icebucketchallenge #mayor #news
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Nashville mayor doused in freezing water for ALS Ice Bucket Challenge following diagnosis of Titans legend Chris Johnson https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/946465/ #als #Football #FreddieO’Connell #IceBucketChallenge #mayor #news #NFL #Tennessee #TennesseeTitans #TennesseeTitans #Titans
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@volts.wtf #ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that destroys the lives of thousands of #Americans each year. There is no cure or treatment. It is often called ‘Lou Gehrig’s disease’ because he was a very famous person who suffered from it.
#TrumpDerangementSyndrome or #TDS affects the mind but does not appear to be lethal. People who do *not* have it know that it is named after the notorious #POTUS who was first diagnosed with a #MentalHealth disorder. https://jaapl.org/content/46/2/267
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@volts.wtf #ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that destroys the lives of thousands of #Americans each year. There is no cure or treatment. It is often called ‘Lou Gehrig’s disease’ because he was a very famous person who suffered from it.
#TrumpDerangementSyndrome or #TDS affects the mind but does not appear to be lethal. People who do *not* have it know that it is named after the notorious #POTUS who was first diagnosed with a #MentalHealth disorder. https://jaapl.org/content/46/2/267
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Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis sparks Ice Bucket Challenge revival, but expert says awareness alone won’t move the needle https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/944133/ #als #AmericanFootball #ChrisJohnson #Football #NFL #Tennessee #TennesseeTitans #TennesseeTitans #Titans
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Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis sparks Ice Bucket Challenge revival, but expert says awareness alone won’t move the needle
ALS is a hot topic this summer in the wake of Chris Johnson’s diagnosis. But what can be…
#NFL #TennesseeTitans #Tennessee #Titans #als #AmericanFootball #ChrisJohnson #Football
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ALS diagnosis fuels debate over football’s link to disease https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/944020/ #als #Arizona #ArizonaCardinals #ArizonaCardinals #Cardinals #ChrisJohnson(runningBack) #ChronicTraumaticEncephalopathy #ClinicalMedicine #disease #DiseasesAndDisorders #Football #HeadInjury #Health #HumanDiseasesAndDisorders #MedicalDiagnosis #MedicalSpecialties #medicine #NationalFootballLeague #NervousSystem #NeurologicalDisorders #NFL #Patient
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A good use for #technology! More of this, please!
Cafe staffed by robots piloted by people with #disabilities to open in #Tokyo
By Toby M, Mar. 5, 2021
"#OriHime is a charming Japanese robot. Like most robots made in Japan, it’s full of circuitry, programming chips, and has an exterior human-like shell. Though in OriHime’s case, it’s more #WallE than terminator thanks to the soft edges and large babyish eyes.
"The interior of OriHime is also intrinsically human in many ways that its robot brethren are not. OriHime’s purpose is to be a vessel that empowers people who have difficulty going outside or moving due to severe disabilities or illnesses such as #ALS to connect with everyday society and people within. Practically speaking, the robot can support people who are bed bound to connect with distant family, or work a job for example.
"Since 2018, people with disabilities have taken up opportunities to work as cafe staff through OriHime in the pop-up cafe 'Avatar Cafe DAWN ver.β'. Avatar Cafe DAWN seeks to eliminate human loneliness by enabling people who are bed or house bound to enjoy working as cafe staff and communicating with customers."
#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunk #Inclusivity #DisabilityInclusion #Technology
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A good use for #technology! More of this, please!
Cafe staffed by robots piloted by people with #disabilities to open in #Tokyo
By Toby M, Mar. 5, 2021
"#OriHime is a charming Japanese robot. Like most robots made in Japan, it’s full of circuitry, programming chips, and has an exterior human-like shell. Though in OriHime’s case, it’s more #WallE than terminator thanks to the soft edges and large babyish eyes.
"The interior of OriHime is also intrinsically human in many ways that its robot brethren are not. OriHime’s purpose is to be a vessel that empowers people who have difficulty going outside or moving due to severe disabilities or illnesses such as #ALS to connect with everyday society and people within. Practically speaking, the robot can support people who are bed bound to connect with distant family, or work a job for example.
"Since 2018, people with disabilities have taken up opportunities to work as cafe staff through OriHime in the pop-up cafe 'Avatar Cafe DAWN ver.β'. Avatar Cafe DAWN seeks to eliminate human loneliness by enabling people who are bed or house bound to enjoy working as cafe staff and communicating with customers."
#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunk #Inclusivity #DisabilityInclusion #Technology
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‘We won’t flinch’ — 2 ALS fighters deliver bold challenge to NFL commissioner as viral ice bucket campaign sweeps league
The Ice Bucket Challenge is officially back thanks to Titans legend Chris Johnson, and some very cool videos…
#NFL #TennesseeTitans #Tennessee #Titans #als #AmericanFootball #ChrisJohnson #Football
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‘We won’t flinch’ — 2 ALS fighters deliver bold challenge to NFL commissioner as viral ice bucket campaign sweeps league https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/942899/ #als #AmericanFootball #ChrisJohnson #Football #NFL #Tennessee #TennesseeTitans #TennesseeTitans #Titans
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Arian Foster shares how Chris Johnson inspired his breakout NFL career from the sidelines of Titans-Texans primetime battle
Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis shocked the NFL world and the running back fraternity. Former Texans star Arian Foster…
#NFL #TennesseeTitans #Tennessee #Titans #als #ALSresearch #ArianFoster #ChrisJohnson #Football
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Arian Foster shares how Chris Johnson inspired his breakout NFL career from the sidelines of Titans-Texans primetime battle https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/942045/ #als #ALSResearch #ArianFoster #ChrisJohnson #Football #NFL #Tennessee #TennesseeTitans #TennesseeTitans #Titans
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Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis renews discussion effects of NFL-induced head trauma
by Tony Carter, Cronkite News July 9, 2026 PHOENIX – Chris Johnson was 40 when he told the…
#NFL #TennesseeTitans #Tennessee #Titans #als #ArizonaCardinals #ChrisJohnson #CTE #Football
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Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis renews discussion effects of NFL-induced head trauma https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/941419/ #als #ArizonaCardinals #ChrisJohnson #CTE #Football #NFL #Tennessee #TennesseeTitans #TennesseeTitans #Titans
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Vancouver 'RoboCop' is 1st Canadian ALS patient to receive Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant, Lyndsay Duncombe reports. Find this article and more at canadahealthwatch.ca #CdnHealth #ALS
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Montreal man with ALS shares story as awareness month highlights progress, hope
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Verge Labs’ #AI model solves patient data problems for #neurology #clinical trial | STAT
Verge Genomics is pivoting, after the clinical trial of its #ALS drug failed. Now, as Verge Labs, the company has built a #brain #AI model to solve patient-stratification #problems for #neurology #clinical trials, @brittanytrang.com reports:
https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/16/verge-labs-ai-model-clinical-trials-data-neurology-diseases/
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Das Forscherteam hatte schon lange an der Entwicklung von Algorithmen gearbeitet, um Gehirnaktivität in Sprache zu entschlüsseln. Das System zeichnet die Aktivität des motorischen Sprachkortex auf – einer Region des Gehirns, die für die Bewegungen verantwortlich ist, die uns das Sprechen ermöglichen. (+)
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This is an amazing story. Humans are capable of such good yet we spend so much effort on greed, hate, and conquest.
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This man with ALS is "the first power user" of a brain implant that lets him speak - MIT Technology Review https://apple.news/AmtZ725RMSbmLEcp3k__nag
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Mingus
#mingus #jonimitchell #70smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky In 1979 Joni Mitchell collaborated with jazz legend Charles Mingus who was dying of Lou Gehrig’s disease, otherwise known as #ALS. The Chirp released Mingus on June 13, 1979.
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ИИ против нейродегенеративных заболеваний: есть ли надежда с новым инструментом?
Недавно в блоге МТС вышла замечательная статья в честь дня рождения Терри Пратчетта. Ну а я бы хотел начать этот материал с его смерти. Терри Пратчетт умер в 2015-м от заднего коркового атрофического синдрома — редкой формы раннего Альцгеймера. Болезнь в данном случае поражает вместо памяти зрительную кору: говоря грубо, он глазами видел на столе чашку, но мозг отказывался принимать сигнал, что это чашка. При этом он прекрасно понимал и осознавал, что именно с ним происходит. Для человека, который строил огромные миры из образов и слов, Пратчетт получил диагноз специфической жестокости. Терри боролся с болезнью: пожертвовал миллион фунтов на исследования, снимал документалки, давал интервью. Болезнь называл embuggerance — в переводе что-то вроде «чертовски неудобного обстоятельства». Слова из одного из последних его интервью позже стали крайне известной цитатой: «Карабкаюсь с другими вперед изо всех сил, чтобы успеть, пока не придет лекарство» . Праттчет, увы, не успел. Я слежу за темой ИИ в медицине, особенно на стыке с когнитивной психологией, где нейродегенеративные заболевания стоят особняком. И в какой-то момент наткнулся на то, что в этой области что-то начало двигаться. В этом материале разберемся, почему болезни вроде Альцгеймера и Паркинсона так долго не поддавались никаким инструментам, как науку на долгих 20 лет оккупировала «амилоидная мафия», что это такое, и как благодаря ИИ появилась надежда на успех.
https://habr.com/ru/companies/ru_mts/articles/1043848/
#Терри_Пратчетт #деменция #болезнь_Паркинсона #ALS #нейродегенеративные_заболевания #ИИ_в_медицине #нейровоспаление #биотех #стартапы #Альцгеймер
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NT-rådet vänder och rekommenderar nu ALS-läkemedlet Tofersen, som ska kunna ges till patienter med en särskild typ av ALS, rapporterar P4 Norrbotten. Läkemedlet, som även kallas Qalsody i Sverige, används i dag i flera europeiska länder.#Belgien #EU #Sverige #USA #ALS
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Today is Lou Gehrig day, when Major League Baseball teams recognize the New York Yankees legend who died from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at age 37, 85 years ago today. Yahoo Sports' Jake Mintz talked to Sarah Langs, baseball's preeminent researcher (she is the research and content manager for MLB.com), who watches every game, providing a constant stream of insights and stats for writers and reporters, all while living with ALS herself. "The support I’ve received from across the sport is truly beyond words. I often say baseball is the best because its people are the best, and I’ve been overwhelmed by the support — in a good way.
“And that spirit of support predates ALS, for the record.”
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Until I Say Good-Bye: My Year of Living with Joy "Moving and inspirational reflections on life from one woman, diagnosed with ALS" Sale: $18.99 to $1.99 Susan Spencer-Wendel, Bret Witter Rating: 4.5/5 (2,470 Reviews) #memoir #inspiration #family #joy #als #books #booksky #personalgrowth #living
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) progresses through a sequential, domino-like cascade that begins with early cellular breakdown inside motor neurons and is subsequently amplified by a damaging inflammatory immune response in the bloodstream and spinal cord.
Neurology #Neuroscience #Neurogenomics #Immunology #ALS #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/ns05182604.html
