Episode 38: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - The Story of Lou Gehrig

Anatomy Of Illness

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): What is it? What are the symptoms? How do we treat it? In this episode, we will explore the fascinating history of ALS, how it is diagnosed, and discuss the potential complications that may arise from it. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

ALS Association (US): https://www.als.org/

I AM ALS (US): https://www.iamals.org/

MND Association (UK): https://www.mndassociation.org/

MND Australia: https://www.mndaustralia.org.au/

Live Like Lou Foundation: https://www.livelikelou.org/

Films featuring ALS: https://www.als.org/blog/als-films-watch

References:

https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/features/history-of-als/

https://www.als.org/understanding-als/lou-gehrig

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10776891/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3480686/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11008/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554616/

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als

https://www.imaios.com/en/e-anatomy/anatomical-structure/posterolateral-sulcus-of-spinal-cord-1553806060

https://www.physio-pedia.com/Proprioception

https://neals.org/people-living-with-als/about-als-and-motor-neuron-disease#

https://www.fondation-ipsen.org/podcast/history-of-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/

https://www.braininstitute.pitt.edu/centers-institutes-and-departments/live-lou-center-als-research/about-lou-gehrig

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354022

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16729-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354027

https://www.als.org/understanding-als/who-gets-als

https://www.mndassociation.org/media/latest-news/professor-stephen-hawking-one-year

https://irp.nih.gov/catalyst/23/1/defeating-a-devastating-neuromuscular-disorder

https://qbi.uq.edu.au/10-amazing-facts-about-brain

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