The Troubling Rise of Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) Among Former National Football League Players
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Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and eventually paralysis and death. The disease is progressive and currently, there is no cure. ALS has long been considered a rare disease, with an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States.
The Troubling Rise of Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) Among Former National Football League Players
The Troubling Rise of Lou Gehrig's Disease…
The Troubling Rise of Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) Among Former National Football League Players
Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and eventually paralysis and death. The disease is progressive and currently, there is no cure. ALS has long been considered a rare disease, with an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States.