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"Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis"
Clinical Trials — The Effect of Intensive Controlled Exercise in the Early Stages of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Web Based Patient Care Database: ALSConnection.Org Device: Non invasive ventilation delivered with one of the ...More…
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
American Medical Association — 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…
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
National Library of Medicine — 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…
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
NINDS — 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…
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fact Sheet
NINDS — 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…
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Mayo Clinic — Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this degenerative neurological condition. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a serious neurological disease that causes muscle weakness, disability and ...More…
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Mutations in FUS Gene
TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2009 - Two independent research teams, one based in the United States and Canada and the other in the United Kingdom and Australia, have identified mutations in a gene called FUS on chromosome 16 as a cause of familial ...More…
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Compassionate Allowances
Social Security has an obligation to provide benefits quickly to applicants whose medical conditions are so serious that their conditions obviously meet disability standards. Compassionate allowances are a way of quickly identifying diseases and ...More…
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Caregiving Tips and Hints
Caregivers often do not get adequate personal time. It is important to take care of yourself both physically and emotionally. Taking time for yourself is not selfish and will improve your capacity to care for your loved one. Make your needs known ...More…
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Diagnosing ALS
ALS is a very difficult disease to diagnose. To date, there is no one test or procedure to ultimately establish the diagnosis of ALS. It is through a clinical examination and series of diagnostic tests, often ruling out other diseases that mimic ...More…
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Spotlight: What Is ALS?
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…
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¿Qué es la esclerosis lateral amiotrófica?
NINDS Espanol — Esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA) hoja informativa/Spanish-language fact sheet on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). La esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA), a veces ...More…