Formerly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease ... to all the early symptoms of ALS discussed, progressive symptoms often found in later disease may occur. ALS usually results in death within three ...

Selective death of motor neurons beginning in mid life is the hallmark of the most abundant motor-neuron disease of adults ... It is a legendary tragedy. Lou Gehrig, after 2,130 consecutive ...

Individuals living with ALS are automatically eligible for Medicare when they start receiving Social Security benefits. Medicare should cover most diagnostics and treatments, but this depends on the ...