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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a nervous system disease that attacks nerve cells called neurons in your brain and spinal cord. These neurons transmit messages from your brain and spinal cord to your voluntary muscles - the ones you can control, like in your arms and legs. At first, this causes mild muscle problems. Some people notice
Eventually, you lose your strength and cannot move. When muscles in your chest fail, you cannot breathe. A ventilator can help, but most people with ALS die from respiratory failure.
The disease usually strikes between age 40 and 60. More men than women get it. No one knows what causes ALS. It can run in families, but usually it strikes at random. There is no cure. Medicines can relieve symptoms and, sometimes, prolong survival.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Curtis Vance Foundation - Beth Chamberlin - Transcribed article in which the performer discusses the death of a close firend from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Originally printed in Soap Opera Weekly.
Boulianne Lab. - Neurological studies in Drosophila, applied to aging and human neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Alzheimer's. Overview and contacts at Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada.
Center for Neuroregeneration Research - Workins on developing therapies for Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and related disorders
Aeolus Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Develops novel metalloporphyrin therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Includes clinical trail for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, investor details, and publications from Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Gemac - Researching diagnostics and drug candidates for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral and multiple sclerosis, as well as autoimmune diseases, including anti-idiotypic antibodies. Includes overview of corporation in Cenon, France.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fact Sheet - A fact sheet about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research on ALS, Motor Neuron Disease, or Lou Gehrig's Disease from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Lou Gehrig's Disease - Good article by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
ALS Association - Information about this non-profit health organization that is dedicated solely to the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrigs Disease.
Focus on ALS - Information and inspiration related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
The Curtis R. Vance Foundation - Information about the organization as well as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ways to improve daily life with ALS, and an opportunity to donate to a worthy cause.