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What is ALS?

ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a serious, progressive disease in which motor neurons, the cells in the brain responsible for controlling muscles, are damaged and die. The sclerosis is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The name comes after the popular American baseball player who had to end his career due to ALS…

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