Brad Gildenblatt was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2014. Three years later, his ALS had progressed to the point where he…
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Articles by Wendy Henderson
The Cost of Neuromuscular Disorders in the U.S.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association, in collaboration with the Lewin Group, has calculated the average cost of…
4 Things to Consider Before Getting a Service Dog
Having a service dog can greatly enhance the life of someone living with a chronic disease. They allow patients to regain some…
An Overview of the Signs and Symptoms of ALS
In this video from the ALS Association, discover some of the signs and symptoms of…
What Research Is Being Done on ALS?
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is one of the world’s leading funders…
15 Signs That Confirm You’re Definitely a Spoonie
A “spoonie” is a term used by people with chronic illnesses. It stems from lupus blogger Christine…
An Overview of Motor Neuron Disease
In this video, Dr. Simon Freilich gives an overview of the main type of motor neuron disease: amyotrophic…
As part of ALS Awareness Month, we’re looking at some of the research into ALS and which populations are more likely…
Service dogs are typically thought of as necessary companions for the visually impaired, but service and therapy dogs can be…
9 Things to Know About the New ALS Drug Radicava
May is ALS Awareness Month, so it is timely that on May 5, the FDA approved the first new treatment…