Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)
Lou Gehrig's disease, more technically known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a disorder characterized by progressive loss of motor neurons, a particular kind of nerve cells. ALS symptoms include muscle weakness, which progresses to twitching, cramping, and/or stiffness as the motor neurons begin to die.
With a focus on being a catalyst for a cure, Project A.L.S. works to recruit the best research clinicians and scientists to find effective ALS treatments.
Project A.L.S.: Finding and Funding Treatments and a Cure for ALS
The donor-supported ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) works to find a cure for ALS in the world’s largest ALS research center.
ALS Therapy Development Institute: The World’s Most Advanced Research Lab Dedicated to ALS
Dedicated to helping ALS patients and their families live fuller lives, The ALS Association is fighting to cure and treat Lou Gehrig’s disease through cutting-edge research and offering compassionate care and support.
Doctors have always wondered why Lou Gehrig's disease (also known as ALS) seems more prevalent in athletes and people in the military. What characteristic do both have in common that would make them particularly susceptible to ALS? What role might...
ALS Research Study: Why Are Athletes Prone to Lou Gehrig's Disease?
Check out our Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) Core Knowledge Section
Articles
Selecting the correct mobility equipment can be a chore for any individual with a disability. However, individuals with ALS or other progressive diseases have even more to take into consideration....
Looking for information on maintaining sexual intimacy amidst an ALS diagnosis can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Research shows that your doctors don’t want to talk about it. But it’s...
Caregiver Stress Relief Advice for ALS
Caregiver stress is a major concern in any situation, but especially when the patient has a degenerative disease such as ALS. Doctors present research findings gleaned from caregiver surveys about...
ALS Patients Choose Between Motorized and Manual Wheelchairs
Check out the Muscular Dystrophy Association study that answers: 1) what wheelchair types and characteristics are most beneficial to ALS patients, 2) at what stage of disability ALS patients benefit...
