When categorizing ALS, there are two categories that most people use: familial and sporadic. Although this is one way to categorize the disease, there are many other ways to do so. ALS can also be classified by what part of the body the disease first appears. ALS symptoms can either first seen in the arms[...]

A recent study published in Nature may give ALS patients some insight into how gut microbes affect the progression of ALS.  What are microbes? Inside every person is a microbiome, a community of microorganisms that are also known as microbes. Microbes inhabit a person skin, mucosa, and gastrointestinal tract, but also live in plants, animals,[...]

When it comes to ALS, everyone is different. The rate of progression of the disease varies from patient to patient. Because of this variation, doctors may find it hard to predict what course the disease will take. Thankfully, by using the ALS Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS) or the ALSFRS-R, doctors can make this task a[...]

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