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

07/11/2024 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 38
Episode 38: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - The Story of Lou Gehrig

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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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