ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known
as Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a degenerative disease
of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.
It starts very slowly and innocently, sometimes
with the slightest weakness in a hand or a foot,
or with muscle twitching. Unfortunately, unlike
more benign conditions that all of us experience
from time to time, ALS continues to progress.
The weakness and the twitching spread to involve
more muscles, eventually those that control speech
and swallowing. Over time, the disease gradually
robs the bearer of independence. The lifespan
is shortened, usually to 2-5 years from diagnosis.
The cause of disease in most patients is not known.
Mission Statement: To ensure an accurate
diagnosis, to maximize quality of life for patients
