Apr 10, 2024 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), known as ALS, is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS causes loss of muscle control.

Apr 10, 2024 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, can be hard to diagnose early because it can have symptoms similar to other diseases. Tests to rule out other conditions or help diagnose ALS might include:

Nov 22, 2024 · People who seek diagnosis or treatment with the doctors of the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called ALS, specialty group receive comprehensive care. Your care team might include experts in physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, pulmonary medicine or others.

Apr 10, 2024 · Muscular dystrophy, Primary lateral sclerosis, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Motor neuron disease, Myasthenia gravis, ... Mitochondrial disease. Show more areas of focus for Margherita Milone, M.D., Ph.D.

Apr 10, 2024 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Symptoms & causes; Diagnosis & treatment; Doctors & departments; Care at Mayo Clinic

Mar 14, 2018 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), or ALS, is a progressive nervous system (neurological) disease that destroys nerve cells and causes disability. ALS is often called Lou Gehrig's disease, after the famous baseball player who was diagnosed with it.

PLS is often mistaken for another, more common motor neuron disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While likely related to ALS , PLS gets worse more slowly than ALS . In most people, PLS isn't fatal.

Sep 24, 2024 · From diagnosis to hospice, the needs of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, are always evolving. The ALS Clinic team is prepared to work together and with patients every step of the way.

Apr 10, 2024 · How do C9ORF72 repeat expansions cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia: Can we learn from other noncoding repeat expansion disorders? Current Opinion in Neurology. 2012; doi:10.1097/WCO.0b013e32835a3efb.

Apr 10, 2024 · How do C9ORF72 repeat expansions cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia: Can we learn from other noncoding repeat expansion disorders? Current Opinion in Neurology. 2012; doi:10.1097/WCO.0b013e32835a3efb.