Is there a cure for sporadic ALS?

Written by Marisa Wexler, MS |

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Is there a cure for sporadic ALS?

Category: Sporadic ALS

There is no cure for any form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, there are available treatments that may slow ALS disease progression and extend survival. Therapies to help manage disease symptoms like spasticity and excessive drooling also are available.

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Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.


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