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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig Disease (cont.)
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- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Overview
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Causes
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent ALS. This is one of the goals of ongoing research on ALS.
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease of unknown cause characterized by slowly progressive degeneration of upper motor neurons (UMNs) and lower motor neurons (LMNs).
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