Motor neuron disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive disease that attacks motor neurons, components of the nervous system that connect the brain with the skeletal muscles. Skeletal muscles are the muscles involved with voluntary movement, like walking and talking. When your brain sends a signal telling a part of your body to move, the ... [MORE] Associations (12) Clinics (9) Personal Pages (16) Treatment (8) 1. ALS and Associated Web Sites - Links to sites about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis including chat rooms and message boards. 2. ALS Association - Information about this non-profit health organization that is dedicated solely to the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrigs Disease. 3. ALS Links.com - A Internet portal for the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis community. Includes the ALS Digest in web format for easy navigation with archives and search engine. 4. ALS Network - serving as a resource and support for PALS, their families and caregivers and to unite with other PALS to educate the public about ALS. 5. ALS Ride for Life - A comprehensive ALS site. 6. ALS-MND 60 Minutes Film - The 60 minutes film, is dedicated to the memory of the late Rachel Zeevi, who was the creator's mother who past away in July 2001. Find details about the film, which is in Hebrew with English subtitles. 7. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - ALS is one of the most common progressive disorders of the motor system. Find an introduction including symptoms, diagnosis, cause and therapies. 8. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Sacramento - A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, information and support services to ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) patients and their families. 9. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Information Page - ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. 10. Build-UK - The BUILD project is new, set up to work with people with Motor Neurone Disease, their carers and families to plan services. The project uses 'action research' to record and report members views and arrive at an action plan for change. 11. eMedicine Health - Dementia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig Disease) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, of ALS and dementia. 12. Focus on ALS - Information and inspiration related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. 13. General Practice Notebook - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Clinically-oriented information. 14. Hope for ALS - Nonprofit corporation dedicated to funding research in the battle against ALS. 15. International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations - the peak body for national organisations who support people living with ALS/MND. 16. Living with ALS - An online book about living with ALS. 17. MDA - Muscular Dystrophy Association - the largest contributor to ALS research and support. 18. Nursing Tips for People Living with ALS - information on dealing with some of the medical complications faced by ALS patients. 19. The Angel Fund - Dedicated to increasing awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and based at Massachusetts General Hospital. 20. The Curtis R. Vance Foundation - Information about the organization as well as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ways to improve daily life with ALS, and an opportunity to donate to a worthy cause. 21. The Roots of ALS - Society for Neuroscience, Brain Briefings. 22. Doctor's Guide to ALS - The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with ALS and ALS-related disorders.

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