Nervous System Disorders and Diseases Articles

ALS is a rare neurodegenerative disease that does not currently have a cure. However, there are several drug and non-drug related treatment options that can help treat symptoms of ALS. The various options are described here.

Physicians and researchers have started to increasingly recognize that thinking and behavior are affected in ALS. This article outlines the cognitive changes patients experience, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and recommendations for caregivers.

ALS is a rare neurological disease that is often hard to diagnose as it mimics symptoms from other neurological and muscle diseases. In this article, we have outlined the process to diagnosis including different tests that are conducted to diagnose ALS.

There is a good chance you have heard about Alzheimer's disease before but you may not be aware of some of the shocking trends and predictions about this disease. Read more to learn if you are exposed to the risk of being diagnosed with AD.

The cause of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is largely unknown. However, genetics, environmental risk factors, inflammation and various other factors have been shown to play a role. This article outlines potential causes that are known to date.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease. One of the indirect, secondary symptoms of ALS is pain. Specifically, patients experience physical pain, joint discomfort or muscle cramping. Fortunately, most of the pain is treatable.

It is good to know that society is far more aware of people with disabilities today. It is a comforting fact that the laws entitle the disabled to equal employment opportunities and access to public places.

ALS is a neurological disease that causes significant disability. If diagnosed early, physicians are able to treat some ALS symptoms and help the patient keep control of muscles a little longer. This article outlines early and advanced symptoms of ALS.

ALS is a progressive disease with symptoms that vary between individuals based on the type of ALS. Generally, the progression of ALS can be divided into three categories – early stage, middle stage and late stage.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurological disorder that affects muscle movement. There are two different types of ALS, sporadic and familial (genetic). While the prognosis for ALS is generally poor, several factors can cause the prognosis to vary.