Four serum neurofilament light chain tests show high accuracy in diagnosing ALS and predicting its progression, new research suggests.

“The patients develop symptoms that to a trained eye are obviously ALS, but to the family physician can look benign or innocuous.” These early symptoms vary and can include weakness, atrophy ...

The study found that the neurofilament light chain tests correctly identified the people with ALS more than 80% of the time. The accuracy of diagnosis for the glial acidic protein and ...

The study found that the neurofilament light chain tests correctly identified the people with ALS more than 80% of the time. The accuracy of diagnosis for the glial acidic protein and ...

A new study helps determine which blood tests are best at identifying and monitoring ALS. "Having an effective biomarker can be highly valuable -- in addition to helping in making the diagnosis ...