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What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis disease disrupts signals between nerve cells in your brain and spine. Learn, causes, symptoms, and prognosis. By Stephanie Watson WatsonWriter
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Symptoms
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis symptoms are different for everyone, but they do follow common patterns. Learn about the stages and symptoms.
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What Causes ALS?
Doctors don’t know what causes most cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, but they have a few theories. Learn more about these theories.
Who Gets an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Diagnosis?
Receiving an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis can be devastating. Find out who is at risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis disease.
How Is ALS Diagnosed?
Symptoms that mimic other conditions can make an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis difficult; researchers are working on better tests.
How Is ALS Treated?
A cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is still in the future, but treatments can make the disease more manageable. Learn more about here.
What Research Is Being Done on ALS?
Gene therapy, precision medicine, and stem cell therapy are among the innovative new approaches to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis treatment.
How Can I Help ALS Research?
Your involvement in a clinical trial could help researchers develop new treatments — or find a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Where Can I Get More Information on ALS?
If you or someone you love was recently diagnosed with ALS, you probably have questions. Here are some resources for answers and support.