Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common neuromuscular disease. It is also know as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In the past‚ the disease used to affect more men than woman but now it can affect men and women equally. It is predominately affect people within the ages of 40-60 but has been since in people in their teenage years. The exact cause of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is unknown but scientists believe it could be linked to a virus‚ exposure to neurotoxins or heavy metals‚ DNA defects
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neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. I can tell you what the acronym ALS stands for. It stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. I can break the word down‚ in medical terminlogy. (A-/without‚ Myo/muscle‚ -trophic/nourishment lateral/side sclerosis/hardening) It breaks down to a muscle without nourishment‚ the lateral side of the spinal cord hardening. I can also tell you that it is a disease‚ better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease‚ but none of these answers
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array of diseases and illnesses‚ ranging from the common cold to deadly killers. Some are easily treatable and others can be terminal‚ but some of the worst are those that still remain without a cure; one such disease is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis‚ also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS for short‚ is a progressive degeneration of the motor neurons of the central nervous system‚ leading to wasting of the muscles and paralysis. It is called Lou Gehrig’s disease because
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Health: Disease (ALS) Brooke Palin ENC 1101 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Motor neuron disorders are far from rare: Parkinson’s disease‚ multiple sclerosis‚ and a variety of lesser diseases all come under that heading. A disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that controls voluntary muscle movement. ALS‚ Lou Gehrig’s disease‚ Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are all names for this horrid disease. The symptoms; Difficulty breathing‚ sudden paralysis. Treatment is slim to none
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ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Lou Gehrig’s Disease By Audrea Emmons Pathophysiology • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)‚ often referred to as "Lou Gehrig’s Disease‚" is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death. When the motor neurons
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have broken the connection between two sits of cords. A second example of promising new research is that ordinary skin cells are being morphed into function brain cells. This research could provide a new way to overcome diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS)‚ cerebral palsy (CP)‚ and other rare genetic disorders called leukodystrophies by replacing the myelinating cells that are destroyed. The scientists in charge of the research are in the process of working on a way to translate this process from
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fight. Families of terminally ill patients suffer significant effects related to an illness‚ forcing some households to have large debts and making them unable to afford food and other necessaries. One specific terminal illness is called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)‚ also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a disease affecting the human nervous system like the brain‚ muscles‚ and spinal cord. It is a deadly disease that cripples and kills its victims. ALS is a terminal illness that is characterized
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Athletes should be able to play the game they love and still feel protected by having better gear‚ a plan with the companies they work for‚ but should also follow the rules that are set for them by the administration they are signed under. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis‚ also known as ALS‚ is a neurodegenerative disease of the brain that affects motor neurons. Neurodegenerative means progressive loss of the structure or function of neurons. “A” means no‚ “myo” means
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account about a teacher and a student’s wonderful relationship. Morrie was different from most teachers; he taught with passion and about the meaning of life. However‚ with life comes the meaning of reality. Morrie was diagnosed with ALS‚ Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; a terminal disease that attacks the neurological system‚ leaving you paralysis over time. With the reencounter of his beloved student‚ Mitch‚ Morrie was able to tell the world about life and its meanings. Everyone knows about death‚ but
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Nutritional support in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ABSTRACT: Aim: This review aimed to discuss the nutritional assessments and the perceived benefits of available enteral nutrition interventions in terms of nutritional status‚ survival‚ safety and complications in ALS patients. Findings: Nutritional assessments for ALS patients involve the diagnosis of malnutrition‚ bulbar dysfunction and respiratory impairment. There are no guidelines about the indication and formulation for enteral nutrition
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