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ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) |
| ALS muscle disease, causing progressive paralysis, can now be detected in its early stages by a dangerous cerebrospinal fluid protein test. 4/20/04 Wall St Journal www.wsj.com |
| ALS affects brain and spinal cord nerve cells. Brain loses its ability to initiate and control muscle movement. Paralysis and death in 5-10 years may result. Look for ALS clinical trials at www.alsa.org/patient/drug.cfm 4/4/2006 www.wsj.com |
| Vitamin E may reduce ALS risk. 8/2006 www.lef.org |