Blood lactate levels can predict physical outcomes for ALS patients
Medical Xpress
February 27, 2026
Higher levels of blood lactate may be the key to a longer life for people with the neurodegenerative condition ALS, new research suggests. A study at The University of Queensland and Japan's Shiga University of Medical Science has revealed blood lactate is a key biomarker that can predict physical outcomes and prognosis in patients with ALS. The research was published in the Annals of Neurology.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/27/2026