In this Lee Memorial Health System video, discover why so many issues surrounding ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, are a mystery, including what causes it. Nevertheless, doctors have no doubt about its progression. They believe they can provide people with this fatal disease some relief if they can diagnose it early enough.
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In this ABC News video, learn more about how Steve Gleason is finding ways to battle ALS progression and its effects. The birth of Steve Gleason’s son shortly after Lou Gehrig’s disease diagnosis inspired this project. Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
Actors Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones talk about a visit from Stephen and Jane Hawking to the set of ‘The Theory of Everything’. Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
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ALS 101 – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
In this EmpoweRN video, learn more about ALS – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
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ALS Stories: Meet Kevin Swan
In this ALS Association video, meet Kevin Swan and discover more about his battle with ALS. Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
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Breadth of Hope – ALS Documentary
When a father lost his arms, a wife lost her legs, and a preacher lost his voice, that’s when three families found hope. In this video by Drewsymedia, enjoy Breadth of Hope, the winner of numerous national awards including the Texas Medical Association’s Citation of Merit.”…
In this ALS Association video, learn more about adjusting to swallowing difficulties and maintaining good nutrition in ALS. Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
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Last Week’s Hot Topic on ALS
Last week’s hot topic on ALS was an article titled ALS, MND Patients to Benefit from Free OptiKey On-screen Keyboard Software Allowing Hands-Free Computer Use written by Charles Moore. The article is focused on OptiKey, a free, assistive on-screen keyboard software for computers on…
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The Walk to Defeat ALS
“Every year, The Walk to Defeat ALS raises millions of dollars to fuel one goal…a world without ALS. Until we reach that destination, walk with us.” Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
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Living With ALS
“This video by the The ALS Association Evergreen Chapter, showcases Pat and Jenny Dwyer and Melissa Erickson and their journey with ALS.” Learn more about ALS here: https://bit.ly/ALSNewsToday…
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