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    ALS Research and Clinical Centers   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Locate Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) clinics that have earned special designation as MDA/ALS Centers and offer quality medical care from doctors, nurses and therapists experienced in dealing wi... Details >
    Muscular Dystrophy Association
    ALSA Certified Centers  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Search for distinguished regional institutions recognized by the ALS Association as the best in the field with regard to knowledge of and experience with ALS.... Details >
    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association
    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    A general overview of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. Selected references, a list of organizations where users ... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fact Sheet
    Also available in: Spanish
    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 contr... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Physician List  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The Physician List is an information tool for patients and families. It is intended to identify some of the physicians who take care of ALS patients in the service areas covered by ALSA’s Chapters and... Details >
    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association
    Facts About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This MDA booklet offers an introduction to ALS, so you can begin preparing to meet the coming changes.... Details >
    Muscular Dystrophy Association
    Gene Discovery Opens Door to Further Research In Inherited Neurological Disorders
    Scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) have identified the gene responsible for two related, inh... Details >
    National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinics and Services  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Locate a nearby Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) clinic and learn more about MDA's services offered through 235 hospital-affiliated clinics, doctors, nurses and therapists experienced in dealing w... Details >
    Muscular Dystrophy Association
    What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This article provides information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.... Details >
    Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation
    Organizations
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    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    International Alliance of ALS/MND AssociationsExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis FoundationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Muscular Dystrophy AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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