Tag Archives: Neurodegenerative Disease

Blood-Brain Barrier Biomarker Could Be Early Alzheimer’s Indicator

Early detection of Alzheimer's is crucial to slow advancement of the disease
Posted on October 1, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A recent study out of the University of Southern California suggests that leaks in the blood-brain barrier could be used to detect Alzheimer’s in its early stages. This is important because it’s believed that early detection is crucial to stop or … Continue reading →

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“Indestructible,” By Ben Byer

Ben Byer chronicled his experience with ALS and his worldwide search for a cure
Posted on February 23, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ben Byer died of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on July 3, 2008. He was 37 years old. Ben was diagnosed with the disease nearly six years prior in 2002 at the age of 31. He was an actor … Continue reading →

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