Episode 38: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - The Story of Lou Gehrig

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): What is it? What are the symptoms? How do we treat it? In this episode, we will explore the fascinating history of ALS, how it is diagnosed, and discuss the potential complications that may arise from it. Tune in to learn more!

 

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Resources:

ALS Association (US): https://www.als.org/ 

I AM ALS (US): https://www.iamals.org/ 

MND Association (UK): https://www.mndassociation.org/ 

MND Australia: https://www.mndaustralia.org.au/ 

Live Like Lou Foundation: https://www.livelikelou.org/ 

Films featuring ALS: https://www.als.org/blog/als-films-watch

 

References:

https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/features/history-of-als/

https://www.als.org/understanding-als/lou-gehrig

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10776891/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3480686/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11008/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554616/

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als 

https://www.imaios.com/en/e-anatomy/anatomical-structure/posterolateral-sulcus-of-spinal-cord-1553806060 

https://www.physio-pedia.com/Proprioception 

https://neals.org/people-living-with-als/about-als-and-motor-neuron-disease# 

https://www.fondation-ipsen.org/podcast/history-of-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/ 

https://www.braininstitute.pitt.edu/centers-institutes-and-departments/live-lou-center-als-research/about-lou-gehrig 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354022 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16729-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354027 

https://www.als.org/understanding-als/who-gets-als 

https://www.mndassociation.org/media/latest-news/professor-stephen-hawking-one-year 

https://irp.nih.gov/catalyst/23/1/defeating-a-devastating-neuromuscular-disorder 

https://qbi.uq.edu.au/10-amazing-facts-about-brain 

 

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