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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis:     more books (100)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (American Academy of Neurology) by M.D. Robert G. Miller, M.D. Deborah Gelinas, et all 2004-11-10 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families Palliative Care in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: From Diagnosis to Bereavement Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Neurologic Clinics, Volume 5, Number 1) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families by Hiroshi Mitsumoto, 2010-08-03 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by Robert H. BrownJr., Vincent Meininger, et all 2000-01 The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age by Icon Health Publications, 2003-04-08 Respiratory Management of ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by Lee Guion, 2009-01-16 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases (Advances in Neurology) Brain Disorders Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information About Strokes, Epilepsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Als/Lou Gehrig's Disease) Parkinson's ... Brain Tumors (Health Reference Series) by Sandra J. Judd, 2005-03-01 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Webster's Timeline History, 1903 - 2007 by Icon Group International, 2009-02-20 Handbook of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Neurological Disease and Therapy) by Richard Smith, 1992-03-10 Molecular Mechanism and Therapeutics of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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1. ALS Association
   Information about this nonprofit health organization that is dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lou Gehrigs Disease.  
   http://www.alsa.org/

2. NINDS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Information Page
   ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.  
   http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/amyotrophiclateralsclerosi
   
   Extractions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive, fatal neurological disease affecting as many as 20,000 Americans with 5,000 new cases occurring in the United States each year. The disorder belongs to a class of disorders known as motor neuron diseases. ALS occurs when specific nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary movement gradually degenerate. The loss of these motor neurons causes the muscles under their control to weaken and waste away, leading to paralysis. ALS manifests itself in different ways, depending on which muscles weaken first. Symptoms may include tripping and falling, loss of motor control in hands and arms, difficulty speaking, swallowing and/or breathing, persistent fatigue, and twitching and cramping, sometimes quite severely. ALS strikes in mid-life. Men are about one-and-a-half times more likely to have the disease as women.

3. World Federation Of Neurology Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
   This website is sponsored by the World Federation of Neurology to link researchers and clinicians worldwide with the goal of finding effective treatment and a cure for ALS.  
   http://www.wfnals.org/
   
   Extractions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis This web site is sponsored by the World Federation of Neurology Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases to link researchers and clinicians worldwide with the goal of finding effective treatment and a cure for ALS. The Alzheimer Research Forum's editorial staff researches and reports on the most recent advances of relevance to neurodegenerative disease research, and they are generously sharing this information on the WFN ALS website because of our common research interests. The news items will be updated continously and clicking on the story's title will take you to the Alzforum website for the full story:

4. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fact Sheet
   A fact sheet about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research on ALS, Motor Neuron Disease, or Lou Gehrig's Disease from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.  
   http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/als.htm
   
   Extractions: Request free mailed brochure What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? Who gets ALS? What are the symptoms? How is ALS diagnosed? ... Where can I find more information? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. The disease belongs to a group of disorders known as motor neuron diseases

5. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Lou Gehrig's Disease - March 15, 1999 - American
   amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Lou Gehrig's Disease. ANNE D. WALLING, M.D. University of Kansas School of Medicine. Wichita, Kansas amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neuromuscular  
   http://www.aafp.org/afp/990315ap/1489.html
   
   Extractions: Advanced Search A myotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was first described in 1869. It is frequently referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease" in memory of the famous baseball player who died of ALS in 1941. ALS is defined as adult-onset, idiopathic, progressive degeneration of anterior horn cells and upper and lower motor neurons resulting in progressive muscle weakness, wasting and fasciculations. The clinical picture varies, depending on the location and progression of the pathologic changes. Diagnostic criteria of the World Federation of Neurology (the "El Escorial criteria") can help define and classify ALS ( Table 1 Illustrative Case 1 Bulbar Form Relatives of a 61-year-old woman reported that she appeared to have difficulty concentrating during long discussions. Apart from longstanding thyroid and estrogen supplementation, her medical history was unremarkable. Review of systems, a mental status examination and a physical assessment were normal. The patient was a psychologist who usually read several books a week and had an active social life, including competitive bridge and vigorous daily exercise. She had no symptoms of depression, or mental or intellectual difficulties, and denied alcohol or substance abuse. She believed her family's concerns were unwarranted but eventually conceded that her voice "just wore out" during prolonged conversations.

6. ALS Survival Guide - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Lou Gehrig's Disease
   Information and hope to those with ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease news, research, treatments, adaptive equipment, advocacy, discussion group, more. to people with Amyotrophic. Lateral Sclerosis  
   http://www.lougehrigsdisease.net/
   
   Extractions: This website is dedicated to the loving memory of Douglas Edwin Eshleman, who lost his battle with ALS on Wednesday, November 28, 2001. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Discuss ALS Forum has been graciously continued by PALS Patrick Madigan. Click here to go to DiscussALS.com What is New?

7. MedlinePlus: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
   N O P Q R S T U V W XYZ List of All Topics. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related  
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/amyotrophiclateralsclerosis.html
   
   Extractions: Also available in: Spanish Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (National Institutes of Health) Coping ALS Association's Patient Bill of Rights for People Living with ALS (ALS Association) For Caregivers (ALS Association) Reasons for Living with ALS (ALS Association) When a Loved One Has ALS: A Caregiver's Guide (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Diagnosis/Symptoms Creatine Kinase Test (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocities (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Disease Management Rehabilitation Approach to Adaptive Devices and Equipment and Techniques (ALS Association) Talking with Technology (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Research

8. A Taylor & Francis Health Sciences Journal: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis And Ot
   Official journal of the World Federation of Neurology Research Group on Motor Neuron Disease publishes clinical and experimental reasearch on motor neuron disorders. Published 4 times a year by Taylor Francis Health Sciences.  
   http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/14660822.asp
   
   Extractions: Aims and Scope: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis provides outstanding coverage of research in a wide range of issues related to motor neuron diseases, especially ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and spinal muscular atrophies. The journal also covers related disorders of the motor system, when relevant to these core diseases. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis aims to disseminate information on new developments in the pathogenesis and management of motor neuron disease, and enhance awareness of these devastating and often under-recognised disorders.

9. Les Turner ALS Foundation- Fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease
   The nation's largest, independent amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) organization devoted to raising money for research, patient services and educational materials and to maintaining quality of life for every person with Lou Gehrig's disease.  
   http://www.lesturnerals.org/
   
   Extractions: The Les Turner ALS Foundation is the only independent publicly supported non-profit organization in the Chicago-area devoted solely to the treatment and elimination of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. What's New! The Foundation is affiliated with Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, Community Health Charities of Illinois and the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations. Contact Us Site Map Join Our Mailing List Les Turner ALS Foundation

10. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - General Practice Notebook
    Clinicallyoriented information.  
    http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=-268042240

11. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    Alzheimer disease. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Angelman syndrome amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurological disorder characterized by  
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/ALS.html
    
    Extractions: AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS) is a neurological disorder characterized by progressive degeneration of motor neuron cells in the spinal cord and brain, which ultimately results in paralysis and death. The disease takes its less-scientific name from Lou Gehrig, a baseball player with the New York Yankees in the late 1920s and 1930s, who was forced to retire in 1939 as a result of the loss of motor control caused by the disease. In 1991, a team of researchers linked familial ALS to chromosome 21. Two years later, the SOD1 gene was identified as being associated with many cases of familial ALS. The enzyme coded for by SOD1 carries out a very important function in cells: it removes dangerous superoxide radicals by converting them into non-harmful substances. Defects in the action of this enzyme mean that the superoxide radicals attack cells from the inside, causing their death. Several different mutations in this enzyme all result in ALS, making the exact molecular cause of the disease difficult to ascertain.

12. Boulianne Lab. The Hospital For Sick Children. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
    Her laboratory has been using genetic techniques available in Drosophila to study the development and the function of the nervous system. They have developed models of aging and human neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer's Disease (AD). From the University of Toronto (Canada).  
    http://www.utoronto.ca/gboullab/

13. Mycoplasma
    Information on the role of mycoplasma infections within amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.  
    http://www.goulburn.net.au/~shack/mycoplasma.htm

14. What Is ALS?
    Back to Top. What do the letters ALS stand for? ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Like many medical terms it comes from Greek words.  
    http://www.lougehrigsdisease.net/als_what_is_als.htm
    
    Extractions: What is ALS? What do the letters ALS stand for? When was ALS first discovered? Are there are other names for ALS? ... Is there anything I can do to help find a cure for ALS? What is ALS? ALS is a fatal neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness resulting in paralysis. Back to Top What do the letters ALS stand for? ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Like many medical terms it comes from Greek words. A—without

15. Welcome To TriOne
    Held in Alameda in the San Francisco Bay area in August. TriOne is a nonprofit triathlon with all proceeds directly benefiting ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) research. ALS is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.  
    http://www.trione.org/

16. ALS MA Chapter
    Statewide amyotrophic lateral sclerosis group; information on disease, services, and newsletter.  
    http://www.als-ma.org/
    
    Extractions: is a multi-faceted grass-roots organization that carries out ALSA's mission and strategic goals at the community level. The chapter - with supporting services from the National Office - actively pursues The Association's goals. Primarily, ALS MA Chapter exist to serve people with ALS, their families and caregivers. The ALS MA chapter offers the following programs:

17. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuroland. Search NeuroLand. Neuro diseaseNotes. Practice Hints. Relax page. Search for medical info. Neuro Med. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis( ALS) Overview. Also known as Motor neuron disease, Lou  
    http://www.neuroland.com/deg/als.htm
    
    Extractions: Neuro Med Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Overview Also known as: Motor neuron disease, Lou Gehrig's disease a number of overlapping syndromes such as pseudobulbar palsy, progressive bulbar palsy, progressive muscular atrophy and primary lateral sclerosis. Annual incidence is approximately 1/100,000 population Pockets of high incidence in Guam (ALS-Parkinson-dementia complex), the Kii peninsula of Japan, and western New Guinea. 95% of cases in the US are of the sporadic variety, but a few families have several members with the typical clinical picture of sporadic ALS arising in an autosomal dominant pattern. Onset of the disease can be as early as the third decade of life, most cases begin after age 40, and the incidence increases into the eighth decade. Etiology: unknown Male = Female Symptoms Slowly progressive muscle weakness involving the limbs, trunk, respiratory muscles, throat, and tongue. Onset is insidious, and initial symptoms may be confined to a single limb, especially the distal muscles.

18. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is caused by progressive loss of motor nerves in the spinal cord and brain.  
    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000688.htm
    
    Extractions: @import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Contents of this page: Central nervous system Alternative names Return to top Lou Gehrig's disease; ALS Definition Return to top A disease of the motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing progressive loss of motor control. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is caused by progressive loss of motor nerves in the spinal cord and brain. In about 10% of cases, ALS is caused by a genetic defect. In other cases, the cause of the nerve deterioration is unknown. ALS affects approximately 1 out of 100,000 people. Except for having a family member affected with the hereditary form of the disease, there are no known risk factors. Symptoms Return to top Symptoms usually do not develop until until after age 50. Progressive loss of muscle strength and coordination eventually interfere with the ability to perform routine activities, such as going up steps, getting out of a chair, or swallowing. Occasionally, breathing or swallowing muscles may be the first to be affected. As the disease progresses, more muscle groups are affected and patients become progressively incapacitated. There is no effect on the ability to think or reason.

19. Home Of The ALSA North Texas Chapter
    improving the quality of life for those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), both patients and caregivers, and to support research to find a cure.  
    http://www.alsanorthtexas.org/

20. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) | MDA
    Receive email news, tips and updates from MDA or ask us a quick question. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)  
    http://www.mdausa.org/disease/als.html
    
    Extractions: Click for and MDAchats Receive e-mail news, tips and updates from MDA or ask us a quick question. Adulthood. Generalized weakness and muscle wasting with cramps and muscle twitches common. ALS first affects legs, arms and/or throat muscles. Usually progresses rapidly with 3 to 5 year average survival. Autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive. Do you need to find MDA in your city? Enter your Zip code here for where to turn for clinics and medical services; support groups; summer camp; local events and volunteer and fund-raising opportunities close to home.

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