Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive disease that affects motor neurons, which are specialized nerve cells in the spinal cord and the part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord (the brainstem). Motor neurons are important ... [... more]
Genetics Home Reference |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fact Sheet
Motor neurons are nerve cells located in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord that serve as controlling units and vital communication links between the nervous system and the voluntary muscles of the body. Messages from motor neurons in the ... [... more]
NINDS |
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this degenerative neurological condition. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a serious neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells that control ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
"Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis"
Safety and Tolerability Study of KNS-760704 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Web Based Patient Care Database: ALSConnection.Org Memantine for Disability in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (MEDALS) Validation of ... [... more]
Clinical Trials |
Patient Bill of Rights - The ALS Association
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (The ALS Association) prepared the Patient Bill of Rights to inform people living with ALS about their rights related to health care and health plan insurance coverage.* The ALS Association encourages ... [... more]
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
It is estimated that more than 50% of motor neurons are lost before symptoms such as muscle weakness become apparent. Muscle stiffness, bodily pains, and cramps, especially at night Respiratory failure is the usual cause of death in ALS. Other ... [... more]
American Medical Association |
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Caregivers' Guide / MDA
The Early Stages • The Later Stages • Hygiene and Skin Care • Nutrition and Swallowing • Preventing Contractures • Respiratory Care • Communication • Meeting Psychological and Emotional Needs Your Health Care Team • Your Physical Health • Your ... [... more]
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Reasons for Living With ALS
The mission of The ALS Association includes helping people improve the quality of their lives and providing support to assist patients and their families in living with the disease. Within the context of recent events about people with ALS and ... [... more]
alsa.org |
INTRODUCTION
Receiving a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will unquestionably alter your life in almost every aspect. You should remember, however, that no one knows exactly how you personally will be affected by the disease or how rapidly it ... [... more]
als-mda.org |
Facts About ALS / MDA/ALS Publications
For the Spanish version of this publication, click here: En Español Facts About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) When I learned in 1994 that I had ALS, my world changed. I was in my early 50s, had a good career with the . [... more]
als-mda.org |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
No cure has yet been found for ALS. However, the FDA has approved the first drug treatment for the disease-riluzole. Riluzole is believed to reduce damage to motor neurons and prolongs survival by several months, mainly in those with difficulty ... [... more]
NINDS |
Patient Services
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease, first identified in 1869 by the noted French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. Although the cause of ALS is not completely understood, recent years have brought a wealth of new ... [... more]
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