Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease (MND) or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rare but terminal neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the progressive loss of upper and lower motor neurons, resulting in muscle stiffness, weakness, and ultimately complete paralysis, including the loss of the ability to eat, speak, move, and breathe. ALS has no cure and can also cause cognitive difficulties in about 50% of those affected.