Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig disease, is a progressive, always-fatal neuromuscular disease characterized by motor neuron degeneration in the brain and spinal cord. As upper and ...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control muscle movement. Different types of ALS cause symptoms to begin in a certain part of the body and ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: About a year ago I started having problems with my voice. After many tests, my doctor diagnosed me with muscle tension dysphonia. But after nine months of speech therapy with no ...
Nicholas R. Metrus, MD, is a neurologist and neuro-oncologist with Atlantic Health System. He has completed research on complications of cancer and primary brain tumors like hypermutator gliomas that ...
Just 3 disease-modifying treatments—edaravone, riluzole, and sodium phenylbutyrate and taurursodiol (PB/TURSO)—are currently FDA approved to slow progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A ...
This type of therapy can help lower the risk of falls and joint pain. Some physical therapy for ALS involves the person participating actively in exercises. Some involve more passive exercises, in ...
Actor Eric Dane who has appeared in shows like Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria announced his ALS diagnosis earlier this year. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive nerve disease, that ...
An ALS diagnosis can feel devastating and overwhelming for patients and their families. Learning how to live with this disease can challenge everyone. That’s why finding a caring team to support you ...
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