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. The disease gets worse over time.

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:

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.

Apr 10, 2024 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Amyotrophic-Lateral-Sclerosis-ALS-Fact-Sheet.

Nov 18, 2023 · Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have identified a protein expressed by immune cells that may play a key role in the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The team also found that an immunomodulatory treatment that blocks the protein was able to restore motor function in preclinical models.

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

Nov 22, 2024 · Our doctors diagnose and treat more than 800 people with ALS each year. They have expertise in inherited and acquired neuromuscular conditions, genetics of myopathies present from birth and adult-onset neuropathies, and how nerves and muscles function.

Apr 10, 2024 · 肌萎缩侧索硬化症（简称 ALS）是一种神经系统疾病，可累及大脑和脊髓中的神经细胞。ALS 会导致肌肉失去控制。这种疾病会日渐恶化。 ALS 也常被称为卢贾里格症，卢·贾里格是一位罹患该病的棒球运动员。该疾病的确切病因仍 ...

Apr 10, 2024 · In addition, Mayo Clinic researchers study potential new treatments for people with ALS and ALS-related diseases. They also participate in clinical trials of potential new medicines. To develop effective treatments, researchers need to better understand ALS.

Jan 6, 2020 · Often known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. About 5,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with ALS each year. Diagnosis occurs around age …