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ALS Research and Clinical Centers 
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 >
ALSA Certified Centers
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
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
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 >
Facts About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Also available in: Spanish
This MDA booklet offers an introduction to ALS, so you can begin preparing to meet the coming changes.... Details >
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
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What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
This article provides information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.... Details >