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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease, Maladie de Charcot or motor neurone disease) is a progressive, almost invariably fatal neurological disease.
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In ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, both the upper motor neurons and the lower motor neurons degenerate or die, ceasing to send messages to muscles. Unable to function, the muscles gradually weaken, waste away (atrophy), and have fasciculations because of denervation. Eventually, the ability of the brain to start and control voluntary movement is lost. However, even patients in advanced stages of the disease may retain the same intelligence, memory, and personality they had before its onset.
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The fine essayist Tony Judt on living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: http://www.nybooks.com/articles/23531
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The fine essayist Tony Judt on living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: http://www.nybooks.com/articles/23531
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.
Meta Description: [ Lou Gehrig's disease refers to a disorder called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. This disease damages the neuromuscular system, which allows the body to move. ]
What Is ALS? for KIDS - Follow Moe Nuro to learn what the disease is and why it is sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease.
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