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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosisSymptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   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.

2. www.cdc.gov › als › WhatisAmyotrophiclateralsclerosisCDC - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: About

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   What is Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Print. Related Pages. Join the National ALS Registry. What is ALS? Many people know ALS as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the famous baseball player who got the illness and had to retire in 1939 because of it. ALS is a disease that affects the nerve cells that make muscles work in both the upper ...

3. www.als.org › understanding-alsHelping You Understand ALS | The ALS Association

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   May 10, 2024 · ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. There is no cure for ALS yet.