Archive Monthly Archives: October 2019
How is Breathing Affected by ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that gradually affects the whole body. Once nerves have been damaged, they begin to die and are prevented from sending messages to and
Continue readingJuvenile ALS: What You Need to Know
There are a range of different forms of the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and also different ways in which it is classified. It can be classified by clinical onset, such as with spinal
Continue readingGenetic Testing for ALS
The vast majority of ALS cases (about 90%) are thought to be sporadic, meaning that the disease is not inherited. In about 10% of cases, however, there appears to be a familial component. If someone
Continue readingA Brief History of ALS Awareness
The ALS Treatment website is dedicated to informing people about the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, with the aim of increasing understanding about all aspects of this disease. Thanks to the research
Continue readingALS Caregiver Burnout
Providing care for someone can be very challenging but many people do it with little or no thought for their own well-being. There are thousands and thousands of unsung heroes across the world who
Continue readingPrimary Lateral Sclerosis vs ALS – What is the Difference?
Primary lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that shares many characteristics with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but there are also significant differences between the two. Neurodegenerative
Continue readingALS Voice Banking
One of the associated symptoms of ALS is slurred speech and the eventual inability to speak at all. Assistive technology, in the form of speech-generating devices, can be invaluable once someone loses
Continue readingFamous People Who Have or Have Had ALS
ALS is a debilitating disease that currently has no cure. Several well-known people have been diagnosed with it over the years, including renowned scientist Stephen Hawking and San Francisco 49ers player
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