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	MDA/ALS Newsmagazine, Volume 13, Number 9, October 2008 ALS Research Roundup · Flaws in Detoxifying Enzymes Again Implicated In ALS Susceptibility · Scientists create nerve cells from skin cells of woman with ALS · Biomarker study opens across US · UC Irvine professor seeks people who may have rare muscle and bone disorder · MDA/ALS Centers to help ALS TDI identify ALS ‘signature’ · ALS to be a major focus in new MDA Clinical Research Network · Sangamo BioSciences to test compound that boosts VEGF A protein · A New Concept in ALS Care Facilities · The ‘EYES’ Have It · Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
	MDA/ALS Newsmagazine, Volume 13, Number 8, September 2008 ALS Research Roundup · Study suggests Gulf War-associated increase in ALS is time-limited and correlated with location ·ALS TDI finds lithium ineffective, apocynin ambiguous in ALS mice ·VA broadens ALS care coverage, while studies of veterans continue ·MDA-supported lithium study now open at 10 sites ·Umbilical-cord blood cells may have therapeutic potential in ALS ·FDA approves diaphragm pacing system to treat people with spinal cord injuries ·MDA/ALS Center directors produce collection of articles about ALS · Lights! Camera! Roll 'em! · Low-tech, Low-cost Assistance for Daily Living · Live from Las Vegas: Battle Against ALS Takes Center Stage · Soaring to New Heights for a Cure · First Person Singular: Getting Accountability in Long Term Care
	MDA/ALS Newsmagazine, Volume 13, Number 7, July-August 2008 A Bridge Between Two Worlds · Research Roundup: Getting Past Barriers · In Search of Barrier-Free Living: Making the House an Accessible Home · New Adventures with ALS · MDA Supports Medicare Competitive Bidding Reform · A Complete Communication Solution · Tips for Coping with Summer’s Heat · She Walks Miles, But in One City Block Realizes a Dream · TV Personality Honors Late Mother with ALS
	MDA/ALS Newsmagazine, Volume 13, Number 6, June 2008 Research Roundup · MDA-funded lithium trial is now open · Phase 2 study of KNS-760704 is open · High-dose coenzyme Q10 showed no benefit · Leaks in blood-spinal cord barrier come before nervous-system damage in mice with SOD1 ALS · Fighting for Benefits & Coverage · Could This Happen To You? · Tips for Tackling Depression · He Takes His Mountains One at a Time
	MDA/ALS Newsmagazine, Volume 13, Number 5, May 2008 Research Roundup · Does a high serum cholesterol level increase survival time in ALS? · ALS-causing flaws in TDP-43 gene found in two new studies · Researchers probe possible links between genes and exposures to toxins · People with ALS sustain hope with variety of strategies · A Long and Winding Road · MDA Puts ALS in the Public Eye · New ALS Caregiver’s Guide Released This Month · Striking Out Aspiration A full count of strategies for protecting your lungs
	MDA/ALS Newsmagazine, Volume 13, Number 4, April 2008 Research Roundup · FDA confirms rat study results are reason for arimoclomol trial hold · What’s going on with TDP-43? · Nerve-muscle signals are a two-way street · VEGF-B may save nerve cells without collateral damage · Review of evidence supports link between toxic exposures and illness in Gulf War vets · People With ALS Face Tough Decisions About Experimental Medications · WWW Dot W-O-W! iPals get connected via the World Wide Web · Three Years Later A “Homebound Amendment” remains in limbo · When the Travel Bug Bites Ride the silver rails
	MDA/ALS Newsmagazine, Volume 13, Number 3, March 2008 Research Roundup · MDA to fast-track lithium trial · Arimoclomol trial on hold · Looking outside nerve cells for causes of ALS · Genes involved in axon guidance implicated in ALS · XMRV not an ALS contributor ·When a Parent Has ALS Tips for helping children cope ·The Artist Inside Keeping creative expression alive · ALS and Vets: Searching for Connections ·Let Your Feet Do the Talking Foot controls open doors for computer access
	MDA/ALS Newsmagazine, Volume 13, Number 2, February 2008 Research Roundup · CytRx to test arimoclomol at higher dose · Multinational study implicates DPP6 gene variant as risk factor for ALS · Protecting nerve-muscle junctions may protect nerve cells · ALS TDI collaborating with Aptagen to develop ALS-specific ‘bullets’ · Laughing/crying episodes more common than once thought · Avanir opens phase 3 trial of PBA drug · Anti-SOD1 compound on path to clinical trials · Novel Looks at how ALS Complicates Relationships with Others and Yourself · The Strain of Silence · Following Sam · In the Market for New Wheels?
	MDA/ALS Newsmagazine, Volume 13, Number 1, January 2008 ALS Specialists Discuss Clinical Trial Results, Methods at Toronto Conference · Large-scale minocycline trial showed drug is harmful in ALS · Celecoxib and creatine combination may warrant further testing · Ritonavir eliminated, but hydroxyurea may be worth closer look · Dutch study warns against Chinese stem-cell treatments · Strenuous lifestyle may increase ALS susceptibility · Nose may provide window to brain · Portable device might make trials easier for participants · Multiple Serious Head Injuries May Increase Risk of ALS · Making Memories Last Longer Than A Lifetime · Timely tips to help limit your tax liability · Keep On Keepin’ On Wheelchair control upgrades keep you moving