Als
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Resources - ALS
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The following organizations are good resources for information on
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/amyotrophiclateralsclerosis/amyotrophiclateralsclerosis.htm
- The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association - www.alsa.org
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Uncle Al Zheimers's Summer Camp For Wayward Seniors
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From Our Sources
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Gene Discovery Could Help ALS Patients
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Clinical trial: New drug's effect on schizophrenia
This is a study to compare the effects of a new drug for schizophrenia (AL-108) to a placebo in people suffering from schizophrenia. Researchers will... Read more »
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Lou Gehrig's Disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and usually fatal disorder that attacks the nerves and... Read more »
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