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.
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 what works best to decrease stress.
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ALS Therapy Development Institute: The World’s Most Advanced Research Lab Dedicated to 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.
The ALS Association: Fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease
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...
ALS Research Study: Why Are Athletes Prone to Lou Gehrig's Disease?
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...
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...
