ALS Advocacy
Self-help group gives advice on treatment options and management
of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. |
Doctor's Guide to ALS
Information and Resources
News and research updates on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Read
about diagnosis, detection, treatment, symptoms, newsgroups and links. |
Artist
Within, The
Artist diagnosed with ALS uses a voice activated computer program
to create greeting cards and prints. Profits go to ALS research |
ALS Reporter, The
Provides a rudimentary definition of ALS, lists of causes and related
disorders, and resources and links. |
ALS Association
Organization is dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding
of the disease. Posts all the latest research, services, news and resources. |
Les Turner ALS Foundation
Independent, publicly supported nonprofit devoted to fund-raising
for ALS research presents its work and events. |
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
of the ALS Association
Philadelphia branch offers comprehensive patient care and supports
ALS research and education. Find a calendar of local events. |
MedicineNet.com
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
FAQ includes a definition of Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS, its symptoms,
and treatment. Find contact information for the ALS Association. |
World Federation of Neurology ALS
Links clinicians and researchers worldwide in an effort to find
treatments and a cure for ALS. Find links to recent articles on research. |
ALS-MND Medications,
Supplements & Liver Function
Explores the possible benefits of antioxidants and other medications
against ALS. Includes specifics on various antioxidants. |
Family Caregiver
Alliance - ALS Fact Sheet
Definition and facts on the progressive neuromuscular disease. Covers
symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and recent research findings. |
Doug's Home page - Beat
ALS
Creator wants to convey that there is hope after a positive diagnosis
of ALS. Includes an RGB color chart and back issues of ALS Digest. |
ALS
Interest Group
Email forum is open to ALS patients, researchers, clinicians, support
groups and anyone else with an interest. Find out about the ALS Digest. |
National
Center for Biotechnology Information - ALS
Thorough description of ALS includes links to the work of various
researchers. Includes references and suggested readings. |
15. rideforlife.com
ALS resource examines employment rights, posts notes on how to help
kids deal with ALS, details advocacy issues and offers news. |
New York
Online Access to Health - ALS
Fact sheet includes basics on ALS as well as links to ALS organizations
and newsletters and care and treatment information. |
Massachusetts
General Hospital - ALS Forum
Check out any one of numerous articles and comments posted here
on Lou Gehrig's disease. Add a message. |
MSN
Encarta - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Encyclopedia article briefly describes the disease commonly known
as Lou Gehrig's Disease. |
