Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative condition affecting the brain, spinal cord, and muscle activity.

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ALS Age of Onset, Risk Factors, and Early Signs
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Is There a Cure for ALS?
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What Is Guamanian ALS?
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Can You Exercise With ALS?
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Can You Prevent ALS?
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How to Get Involved With ALS Awareness
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia
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Is ALS Genetic?
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What Is Sporadic ALS?
Myasthenia Gravis vs ALS: What are the Differences?
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Huntington's vs. ALS: What Are the Differences?
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ALS vs. Parkinson's: What Are the Differences?
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ALS Stem Cell Treatment
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Understanding Depression and ALS
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Can Muscle Twitching Be a Symptom of ALS?
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How Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Is Treated
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What to Know About ALS and Pregnancy
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What to Know About ALS and Pain
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9 Early Signs of ALS
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ALS and Sleep
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Understanding ALS and Anxiety
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What is Familial ALS?
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ALS and the COVID Vaccine: Is It Safe?
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What Are the Stages of ALS?
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Coping With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Causes and Risk Factors of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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How Kennedy Disease Is Different From ALS
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How Long Can You Live With ALS?
ALS Management
Manage Breathing and Feeding Problems in ALS
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Caring for Someone With ALS
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How Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Is Diagnosed
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What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?