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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Early symptoms, root causes, and the science behind motor neuron decline

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rare yet devastating neurological disorder that progressively weakens the body’s voluntary muscles. It occurs when ...
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New blood test can detect early signs of ALS, study finds

Researchers with NIH say they’ve found proteins in blood that accurately detect ALS long before symptoms emerge. The study findings could help with early detection, definitive testing, and tracking ...
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Concussions might be early warning sign for ALS, study argues

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have been considered a potential cause of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. But a new study argues the association might be the other way around, ...
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Eric Dane Shows Signs Of ALS Diagnosis, But Will Start Filming ‘Euphoria’ Anyway

Eric Dane is beginning to show the effects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane, 52, revealed last week, “I have been diagnosed with ALS.” Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS is a fatal ...