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ALS Lung Function Tests
ALS can negatively affect the body in a variety of different ways. Whilst symptoms may vary in intensity from individual to individual, physical issues such as muscle weakness will begin impact on day
Continue readingCognitive Impairment and Dementia Following an ALS Diagnosis
ALS has a wide range of associated symptoms and most of them are physical. They include the weakness of muscle groups, muscle twitching (fasciculation), overall reduced mobility as well as difficulty
Continue readingMRI Scans and Diagnosing ALS
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to identify and diagnose a wide range of health conditions. Taking images of the internal body structure using a series of magnets and radio waves, it is often
Continue readingThe Risk of Pneumonia Following an ALS Diagnosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the body in numerous ways. Gradual muscle weakening as a result of the disease can prevent the individual from conducting
Continue readingFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about ALS
When someone is diagnosed with a major medical condition, one of the first thing they tend to do is get online to find all they can about it. With more complex diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
Continue readingFasciculations (Muscle Twitching) and ALS
There are numerous different symptoms that are associated with a disease such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Many of these symptoms are associated with other medical conditions, which can result
Continue readingIs Motor Neuron Disease the Same as ALS?
For anyone diagnosed with a serious health condition, the associated medical terminology can often be challenging to understand and come to grips with. Most people don’t have a healthcare background
Continue readingHow is Breathing Affected by ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that gradually affects the whole body. Once nerves have been damaged, they begin to die and are prevented from sending messages to and
Continue readingJuvenile ALS: What You Need to Know
There are a range of different forms of the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and also different ways in which it is classified. It can be classified by clinical onset, such as with spinal
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