USF Health ALS Clinic helps patients through highly choreographed appointments
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The disease causes motor neurons to slowly degenerate, which […]
Transplanted bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells delay ALS disease progression
A new University of South Florida preclinical study finds that the regenerative cell therapy boosts motor nerve cell survival by repairing the blood-spinal cord barrier TAMPA, Fla. (April […]
USF study shows stem cell transplants may advance ALS treatment by repair of blood-spinal cord barrier
ALS mice improved with stem cell therapy; first step for science in finding better treatment TAMPA, Fla. (May 12, 2017) – Researchers at the University of South […]
Research Day showcases health sciences, lecture by leading ALS physician-scientist [video]
Jaymin Kathiriya, MS, an aspiring young researcher who investigates how hypoxia exacerbates pulmonary fibrosis, was among the select group of 11 students invited to give oral presentations at […]
USF Neurology, home of this region’s ALS Center, takes a united Ice Bucket Challenge [VIDEO]
They study, treat, and support every aspect of ALS, so it’s only fitting that the researchers, clinicians and staff from the USF Health Department of Neurology would team […]
State funding pushes access to ALS care across Florida
Increased funding helps provide much-needed coordinated care to ALS patients and families across Florida. Access to care truly made a difference to Billie Jean Fogle. There’s no cure for […]
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