There are no specific tests to diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). To make a diagnosis, a doctor will perform tests to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms and indicate changes ...
A new rapid blood test for ALS has been developed by scientists at the not-for-profit Brain Chemistry Labs in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Based on analysis of 788 patient blood samples, including 393 ALS ...
A simple blood draw may eventually help doctors confirm ALS sooner. If validated in clinical settings, the new method could potentially transform care for patients facing one of medicine’s most ...