ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a disease characterized by damage and death of cells in the brain, spinal cord responsible for muscle movement. As a result, muscle weakness and paralysis (lack of movement) develop. The manifestations of the disease are gradually increasing. Patients lose the ability to move independently, the activity of muscles, which are necessary…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a disease characterized by damage and death of cells in the brain and spinal cord. As a result, muscle weakness and paralysis (immobility) develop. The manifestations of the disease are gradually increasing. Patients lose the ability to move independently, the activity of the muscles necessary for breathing is disrupted, which leads…

Many people probably remember the Ice Bucket Challenge, which was started by The ALS Association and became a viral sensation in 2014. The social media challenge raised more than $115 million in donations to fund research, develop assistive technologies, and improve access to care for people living with the disease. According to The ALS Association,…