Is there a cure for ALS?

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by Marisa Wexler, MS |

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Category: Treatment Options

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is marked by the progressive dysfunction and death of motor neurons, the nerves that control muscle movement. There is no cure for ALS, and no available treatments can reverse motor neuron damage once it has accrued. However, there are several approved ALS treatments that can slow disease progression and extend survival.