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Relationship Disclosure: Dr Simmons serves as editor-in-chief of Muscle & Nerve and as a consultant for Cytokinetics, Inc, and Neuralstem, Inc. Dr Simmons receives research/grant support from the ALS Association; Biogen; Cytokinetics, Inc; and GlaxoSmithKline plc.
Unlabeled Use of Products/Investigational Use Disclosure: Dr Simmons discusses the controversies surrounding legislation to permit access to therapies not yet approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.