http://als.emedtv.com/ eMedTV ALS Articles en-us http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-and-who-it-affects.html <a href="http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-and-who-it-affects.html" >ALS and Who It Affects</a><br />Information on ALS and who it affects is still being debated by research scientists. This eMedTV page explains ALS and who it affects in more detail, including information on the number of cases that occur at random and those that are inherited. http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-and-who-it-affects.html Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:32:11 CDT http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-diagnosis.html <a href="http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-diagnosis.html" >ALS Diagnosis</a><br />An ALS diagnosis begins with a physical exam that is performed at intervals to assess whether symptoms such as muscle weakness exist. This eMedTV resource describes the ALS diagnosis procedure and tests, such as MRI and blood tests, that are used. http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-diagnosis.html Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:56:15 CDT http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-research.html <a href="http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-research.html" >ALS Research</a><br />ALS research scientists are trying to find ways to stop cell death and understand what triggers selective motor neurons to degenerate. This eMedTV article discusses ALS research findings on biological markers, treatments, and neurotrophic factors. http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-research.html Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:06:35 CDT http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-symptoms.html <a href="http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-symptoms.html" >ALS Symptoms</a><br />Early ALS symptoms, such as muscle cramping, twitching, or weakness, are often subtle and go undetected. But as this eMedTV segment explains, the symptoms of ALS get worse over time, leading to problems with movement, speech, and breathing. http://als.emedtv.com/als/als-symptoms.html Fri, 2 Feb 2007 13:11:33 CST http://als.emedtv.com/als/causes-of-als.html <a href="http://als.emedtv.com/als/causes-of-als.html" >Causes of ALS</a><br />Although the causes of ALS are believed to be linked to genetics, researchers are still looking for a definite answer. This page of the eMedTV archives explores the possible causes of ALS, including factors such as glutamate and autoimmune responses. http://als.emedtv.com/als/causes-of-als.html Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:42:44 CDT http://als.emedtv.com/als/treatment-of-als.html <a href="http://als.emedtv.com/als/treatment-of-als.html" >Treatment of ALS</a><br />Although there is no cure for ALS, proper treatment of ALS can lead to reduction of neuron damage and prolong survival. This eMedTV resource lists various types of treatment of ALS, including information on medications and physical therapy. http://als.emedtv.com/als/treatment-of-als.html Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:00:09 CDT http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis.html <a href="http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis.html" >Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis</a><br />Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurological disorder that destroys the neurons controlling voluntary muscles. This page of the eMedTV website takes an in-depth look at amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and explains how motor neurons work. http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis.html Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:52:21 CDT http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/amyotropic-lateral-sclerosis.html <a href="http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/amyotropic-lateral-sclerosis.html" >Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis</a><br />Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis destroys neurons that connect the nervous system to voluntary muscles. This eMedTV page examines amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotropic lateral sclerosis is a common misspelling of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/amyotropic-lateral-sclerosis.html Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:40:47 CDT http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/amytrophic-lateral-sclerosis.html <a href="http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/amytrophic-lateral-sclerosis.html" >Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis</a><br />Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive, often fatal disease that attacks motor neurons. This eMedTV page discusses amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in detail. Amytrophic lateral sclerosis is a common misspelling of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/amytrophic-lateral-sclerosis.html Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:44:25 CDT http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/familial-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis.html <a href="http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/familial-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis.html" >Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis</a><br />Familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is different from sporadic ALS in that the disease is passed from one family member to another. This eMedTV page explains the genetic mutation that may be responsible for familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. http://als.emedtv.com/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/familial-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis.html Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:33:33 CDT