ALS incidence

ALS Prevalent Among Young Veterans Deployed in Post-9/11 U.S. Wars, Study Shows

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is highly prevalent among young U.S. war veterans deployed post-9/11, particularly Air Force personnel, tactical operation officers, and health care workers, a recent study suggests. The findings suggest that there is an early onset of ALS among deployed military service members, the researchers said. Titled…

#AAN2019 – Pro Soccer Players More Likely to Develop ALS, Preliminary Study Says

Professional soccer players may be at higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared to the general population. The preliminary findings will be presented at the 2019 American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) 71st Annual Meeting, May 4-10 in Philadelphia. According to the study’s data, professional players are twice…

Occupation May Affect ALS Mortality Rate

Although known risks factors for ALS include age, male sex, and cigarette smoking, how occupations can influence ALS or other neurodegenerative diseases is less understood. A new study, however, finds that those who have high-status careers, often called white collar workers, face higher Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease (PD)…

Heavy Metal Pollution May Not Lead to Higher ALS Incidence, Italian Study Suggests

Heavy metal pollution may not be as important as previously thought in the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to new research by Italian scientists.