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- An overview of the causes and symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- A rundown of how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is diagnosed and treated
- Details on alternative treatments, preventive measures, and prognosis
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Definition
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that breaks down tissues in the nervous system (a neurodegenerative disease) of unknown cause that affects the nerves responsible for movement. It is also known as motor neuron disease and Lou Gehrig’s disease, after the baseball player whose career it ended.
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