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Does ALS kill you?
Yes. It is a fatal neurodegenerative disease.
What is the prognosis for people with Kennedy's disease?
Kennedy's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that is slow in its progression. It is likely that individuals will become wheelchair bound during the later stages of the disease
What is als diseas?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.
When was Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases created?
Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases was created in 1990.
What is straitonigral degeneration?
Striatonigral degeneration is a neurodegenerative disease caused by disruption of two areas, the striatum and substantia nigra, which work together to enable movement and balance.
Is there any connection between Spina Bifida and Lou Gherigs?
No, there is no connnection between Spina Bifida and Lou Gherig's disease, aka Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Spina Bifida is a birth defect and ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, but is not present at birth.
When did Johnny Cash end his career and why?
Johnny Cash last performed on July 5, 2003. He was diagnosed in 1997 with Shy-Drager syndrome a neurodegenerative disease. He died on September 12, 2003.
What is A-T disorder?
Ataxia telangiectasia disorder (also referred to as Louis-Bar syndrome) is a rare, neurodegenerative, autosomal recessive disease causing severe disability. Ataxia refers to poor coordination and telangiectasia to small dilated blood vessels, both of which are hallmarks of the disease.
What are facts about Parkinson's disease?
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation website has a lot of helpful information on the topic. The disease is chronic and long-term and has to do with movement. Although the exact cause is unknown, it has to do with nerve cells in the brain and there is no known cure.
What is LAS disease?
ALS, often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death.
What does the abbreviation CJD stand for?
CJD stands for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare and fatal neurodegenerative brain disorder.
Does the spinal cavity have any organs?
Yes, the spine is a part of the central nervous system. Therefore, heavy damage through breakage or neurodegenerative disease can highly restrict a person's range of motion, reaction, etc.
