Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Conditions and Diseases Health

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Conditions and Diseases Health

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease in which nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, called motor neurons, get weak and die. Motor neurons are the cells that the brain uses to tell the muscles to move. ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease, does not affect other cells in the brain. People with this disease can still think and, with the help of technology, can often communicate well with others.

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What Is ALS? for KIDS - Follow Moe Nuro to learn what the disease is and why it is sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease.
Kids Health: Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) - Information about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a disease that damages the nerves. Talks about what it is like living with the disease and quotes Stephen Hawking who has lived with the disease for many years.
Encyclopedia.com: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Brief article explains what it is, how it affects the body, known causes, and research into treatment. Includes links to additional information.

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